Review (Guest): Seeing Like a State–How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed

Professor James C. Scott (Author) 5.0 out of 5 stars Structural Dysfunctionalism November 18, 2001 ByMichael Biggs (Oxford, United Kingdom) – See all my reviews James Scott is known for portraying the moral world of peasants, showing how they have resisted the encroachment of capitalism and the state. Now he investigates the other side: the …

Review: Reality Is Broken–Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World

Jane McGonigal 6 Star for Concept–Ignores Past Pioneers–Energizes Us All February 28, 2011 I took the time to read all of the reviews to date, and was reminded again of the chasm between those who understand technology and its possibilities, and those who do not. Being among the latter, in part because I am a …

Review: Rebooting the American Dream–11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country

Thom Hartmann Short Smart List, Not a Roadmap or Game Plan November 28, 2010 I almost did not buy this book because I know all this stuff already, but out of respect for the author, who is one of a number of individuals including Jim Fallows, William Greider, Matt Miller, Margaret Wheatley, and Tom Atlee …

Reference: Citizen Initiative Review by Tom Atlee

The Citizen Initiative Review is a major development on the road to sustainability.  It should be supported and promoted by everyone involved with environmental, ecological, and sustainability issues.   Let me explain. 1.  INTELLIGENCE Think about what intelligence actually is and why it evolved in the first place.  Intelligence evolved because it helps us make …