marx reading group

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

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

the shock doctrine

Steel Wheel Interstates

“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

here comes everybody by Clay Shirky

notes from the video:

steps within the social effects of the internet:

1. Sharing

2. Conversation

3. Collaboration

4. Collective Action

Over lapping at times, Collective action will be seen more widely in the future as “group making” becomes ridiculously easy

“thinking is for acting”

Media is moving from a source of information to a site of action

Freedom of Speech, is Freedom of the Press, is Freedom of Assembly

The internet is not an improvement of society but a new challenge, just as a society that has a printing press is different from a society that does not, so too are we going though a revolution in the type of society we are.

you can find more info about Clay Shirky at his website http://www.shirky.com/

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Capital reading group

Marx’s Capital Vol.1 ~ reading group


class #3 Sunday March 15th / 6PM

what: pre-read Capital Vol.1 Chapters 4-6

where: Chiparaki: 1637 Spring St LA CA

creativetime

Democracy in America: Convergence Center from creativetime on Vimeo.

Democracy in America: David Harvey from Creative Time on Vimeo.

Trever, the David Harvey video reminds me of your comment about sweeping the sidewalk outside your place.

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