Long time since the last post. Sorry. I’m still feeling my way. This blog is not now, nor will ever be as source for income, the basis for a book – unless we can do it for free.
So, the BBC published a new greedy c*nt rich list. Well – in typical BBC fashion, [new window as always] it reports that “the media” – in this case Forbes, has published a new rich list.
Time was, I saw this list with mild envy but immense curiosity : what could I, the young buck, do to make that kind of money ?
I’m different now. I don’t know why exactly, but I know how . Noam Chomsky is, apparently, a well known and important intellectual. Me ? I’d never heard of him. My friends & family said “Who?” . After reading a review of his book on Amazon (throws up some weird recommendations doesn’t it ?) I was mildly interested and looking for something more meaty to read than another bloody John Grisham.
Anyways. Chomsky is some MIT geek Professor who speaks and writes about how profit and power is the singular ambition of most Western governments around the world. And how most governments, whatever their alignment (left or right) don’t actually act or represent the electorate, choosing instead to yield to the rule of big business and by extension, capitalism.
Still with me ? Or are you heading for the erotica ?
So. This old fella has a knack of explaining how the single minded pursuit of profit is not only bad, but destructive. He will explain to you why large global companies are able to make buckets-full of money, while people remain hungry. And he’ll do it in way you will understand. Even if you’re a committed moneymaker – and hey, it’s not wrong – this chap will open your eyes to another way of looking at the world and maybe help you consider adopting an attitude that is better for society at large – and so help improve things for everyone – rather than just thinking about how you yourself might get ahead.
Apparently, thats called socialism.
…..and i used to think it just mean moaning and yelling about the government.
