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Systems and Society
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Only Collective Solutions Can Bring Us Forward
All initiatives that truly improve people’s lives have one thing in common. They are collective efforts. I was born in 1982. There are only a few glimpses of life in the GDR that I recall.But I do remember that daily lives seemed more collectively organized. Our apartment block had a…
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The Gig Economy Is the Capitalist’s Wet Dream
In the old days, many of the poorest people were day laborers. The Gig Economy resurrects the concept.
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Western Media Is in a Frenzy About the Titan Sub Incident
Five billionaires had decided to pay a hefty sum to visit the wreck of the Titanic on the Titan sub. Because they were bored and didn't know what else to do with their money. Unfortunately for them, they became a victim of capitalist ideals.
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The European Left Has a Split Personality Disorder
I have a lot of issues with the European left. Especially their split Personality Disorder. It is one of the reasons, why I am one among millions of non-voters.
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Free Market Prophets Don’t Want a Free Labor Market
Capitalism is full of curious contradictions. For instance, capitalists think that the state should not intervene in the markets. Except when it comes to the labor market.
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We Have Breached Multiple Planetary Boundaries
We already crossed six of the nine boundaries. This is not the hopeful message we were all waiting for. We really are screwed. Our Planet is a complex entity. That means that the consequences of degrading earth's systems are complex to predict.
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The World Cup in Qatar Openly Displays Western Hypocrisy
The Football world cup in Qatar has officially begun. Once again, our media floods our screens with euphoria about it. Sure there is a bit of criticism here and there. Yes, there are some minor issues with LGBTQ+ rights. And sure, the occasional migrant worker gave his life for this…
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The Fairytale About Liberalization of Public Goods
One key argument to sell the idea of liberalizing public infrastructure is the price. Prizes will drop because of increased competition. That is the tale of the neoliberal fanatics.
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The Fascists Have an Easy Game to Play
Most people in rural areas have lost faith in the established center-left parties. They no longer believe that these parties do anything to improve their situation. They have good reason to. Even the leftist parties have embraced neoliberal narratives.
