Monthly Archives: September 2011

History of Poverty and Capitalism: from Colonialism to Neocolonialism

I just finished watching a great documentary about the history of colonialism and neocolonialism. Essentially how the west won all its affluence and lifestyle by taking from the poor. Its a powerful doc, and a must watch, even if you … Continue reading

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Doing Good…

I was walking with a friend of mine last night, and we were talking about what we wanted to do with our lives. I’ve, for a while now, had this romantic idea of becoming a factotum, someone who has a … Continue reading

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Rising Up and Rising Down

Well, since I haven’t written in a while, I may as well write something now…even though I don’t have anything grandiose to put down. Perhaps that’s why I’m not writing much anymore: pressure. So this post will (hopefully) be light … Continue reading

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