Observations on the human condition
Simple exchange money methodology cementedthe power of the few to control the many. Changing the way in which we account for transactions andrelationships between (wo)men will result in realdemocracy, i.e. self-organisation based on the principle ofpower for all people to sustain themselves and each other. This paper explores the role of money in creating the … Read more
I was recently invited to discuss US dollar hegemony on George Galloway’s Kalima Horra (Free Word) show. Is the Dollar the key to US hegemony? (video 50 minutes 1 second)And the corollary being obvious:. If the Dollar is no longer king does US hegemony die with it? First broadcast on Monday 2 May 2022 – … Read more
At last night’s post-Critical Thinking meeting, we had the largest turnout since the original Critical Thinking project at the Free University started in January 2012 – the first meeting attracted around 50 people. Since then the numbers fluctuated but our most productive work was the result of many meetings involving between 4 and 12 people, … Read more
Critical Thinking’s methodology is predicated on analysing and synthesising multiple perspectives into a shared understanding of reality. In this context, Critical Thinking’s analysis has been shared with diverse audiences, including those that share particular religious convictions. The Islamic faith at least recognises usury or interest on money as a problem. Sharia finance purports to satisfy … Read more
If we do not now, wake up to reality and wake up those around us, the die will be cast for chaos and tyranny. Many so called “conspiracy theorists” are now proven correct and we know, if we do not now act, where this is going. This interview with The Bernician by Mark Devlin discusses … Read more
The evolution of Critical Thinking’s evidence based narrative continues here at outersite.org. It is co-creative research and analysis in action. Currently, innovative thinking about money is taking shape and this article documents some of the understanding arrived at so far. In 2017, the Islamic Economics Journal of King Abdulaziz University requested and published Critical Thinking’s … Read more
In the last post, I described my learning journey which laid the empirical foundations for seven iterations of Critical Thinking’s analysis and subsequent papers: 1st iteration 2013 Economics to Save our Civilisation2nd iteration 2014 Concentrated Power and Consequences – Report 3rd iteration 2015 The time for Critical Thinking is now!4th iteration 2016 Hierarchy and the Political … Read more
An Age of Possibilities Arises AbstractThe internet, distributed ledger technology and tokenisation are creating new modes of economicbehaviour and participation that threaten the centralised paradigm of fiat money and “trusted thirdparties”. These developments open possibilities for financial inclusion and economic participation foreveryone on the planet. These new opportunities will be adopted and developed by those … Read more
Decentralisation – moving from exchange value to use value Abstract: The current political economy fosters competition and centralised structures, resulting inunequal distribution of wealth and institutions that fail to deliver on their promises. However,structural changes driven by disruptive technologies are gathering momentum. In order to harnessthese developments for the benefit of everyone, we need to … Read more