The Ideal Government Project has the best explanation of Burnhamspeak* ever. Read it read it read it.
* Hmm. "Burnhamspeak" is a horrible word - there must be something catchier than that out there?
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
You're Niked, Son.
So the link between economics, culture, and behaviour is identified finally. Can we expect a discussion on the role that capitalism plays in the "sponsorship" of our society and our desires?
No, but we can track the branded-hoodie-wearing suspect louts. That's a much better solution.
(Of course, expect new legislation to require all trouble-makers to wear brands once this kicks in - otherwise they escape the system. Only outlaws will wear plain clothes.)
(Addendum: Danah Boyd has a thought-provoking article that links loosely to this, on web advertising and American demographics. Certainly more work needs to be done on the link between consumerism and "identity", I think.)
No, but we can track the branded-hoodie-wearing suspect louts. That's a much better solution.
(Of course, expect new legislation to require all trouble-makers to wear brands once this kicks in - otherwise they escape the system. Only outlaws will wear plain clothes.)
(Addendum: Danah Boyd has a thought-provoking article that links loosely to this, on web advertising and American demographics. Certainly more work needs to be done on the link between consumerism and "identity", I think.)
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