Made in America, or: how soon they forget
Does anyone remember “Made in America - Regaining the Productive Edge,” published in 1995 by Michael L. Dertouzos, Richard K. Lester, Robert M. Solow? My favorite part of the conclusion:
Understanding the root causes and agreeing in principal with a broad set of imperatives is a still a far cry from the relentless resolve that we feel will be necessary of …
Church of Stop Shopping
I’m on an anti-liturgical spree! The statement of belief for the Church of Stop Shopping:
Reverend Billy in Times Square
Feeding America
Give if you can.
Feeding America says one in eight Americans are struggling with hunger—and it’s only going to get worse. I’ve given up exchanging Christmas gifts in favor of giving what I can to local food banks. All of you struggling with what to get me, just follow the link!
I believe
Hey Mark,
In answer to your question on Zeitgeist, the movie…I have recently been touched by the noodly appendage (and the FSM, ha). I am now a Pastafarian.
Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. I believe.
Why Tuesday?
I love this idea—an election holiday for voting. I believe our voting system is badly broken. With as much lip service as the US gives to other countries on democracy, our voting system and levels of participation don’t compare well. Election day should be a holiday, a celebration—not a burden. And the voting machines shouldn’t be pre-set.
I found a …
