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marx reading group

Posted in community, economics, marx, philosophy, reading group, urban by dust000 on March 26, 2009

Marx’s Capital Vol.1 ~ reading group


class #4
Sunday March 29th / 6PM

what: pre-read Capital Vol.1 Chapters 7-9

where: Chiparaki: 1637 Spring St LA CA

empty land

Posted in adventure, design, ecology, economics, sustainability, urban by dust000 on March 23, 2009

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what was this place? what is this place? what does this place mean?

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the shock doctrine

Posted in cinema, economics, urban by dust000 on March 19, 2009
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Steel Wheel Interstates

Posted in design, economics, sustainability, Technology, urban by dust000 on March 15, 2009

“This proposal offers dramatic improvements in highway safety and public health, as well as much reduced highway maintenance and construction costs.”

http://www.newamerica.net/publications/special/steel_wheel_interstates_10454

Posted in community, design, ecology, economics, philosophy, social practice, sustainability, urban by blakekhodges on March 8, 2009

Auroville, founded in 1968, is an experimental township in South East India. It is a concept for human unity by means of embracing our natural diversity. Basically a large cohabitation, Auroville is supposed to be above and without politics and religion. Its property is not owned by individuals but by the collective township. The town is self-sustained in terms of energy, agriculture, and economy. It is accepted and supported by both the Indian Government and UNESCO. Auroville is an experiment in progressive living, human unity, and embracing the future of mankind.  Successful?

Check it out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auroville

http://www.auroville.org/index.htm

have a nice day

Posted in community, economics, social practice, sustainability, urban by dust000 on March 5, 2009
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