Friday, August 29, 2014

Charts about inequality - The Washington Post

Its interesting to see and feel the eb and flow and the narrative from different quarters, not that any of us really feel all that ebs and flows nor can we net net determine the globally consistent narrative let alone the reality but certainly individuals feel the tide each day!




This chart might make you feel better about American inequality - The Washington Post




PS there charts they should say!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

0.7% ODA could this finally be happening?

Sept 2014 is an opportunity for a UK govt to enshrine in law, fingers crossed!!


http://www.bond.org.uk/advocacy/uk-aid


it needs a final push, from everyone > http://act.one.org/sign/international_development_bill


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ErGv4Q87mE

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Bertrand Russell: Authority and the individual

I recently listened to all 6 lectures in turn, helps shine both old and new light on todays issues everywhere and within:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00h9lz3/episodes/guide

We worry about new problems needing uncertain or unknown solutions, we need to worry less and empower the individuals for the good of all but not as a "ends" but as an "means"!

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Gloom and boom: From Graphing to Nanobombs!

Makes a ot of sense and people just Need to work towards it:

http://online.wsj.com/articles/joel-mokyr-what-todays-economic-gloomsayers-are-missing-1407536487?mod=WSJ_hps_sections_opinion#b08g13f20b14

Monday, August 11, 2014

UK social renewal 2014.

Sounds like a plan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zZ6cpMUKZ0


will be interesting to see how this is reflected over the spectrum of all parties:
http://www.ippr.org/publications/the-condition-of-britain-strategies-for-social-renewal


worth a read: two very good downloads on the site (top RHS) full rpt and summary of recommendation!