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The Revolution is Love

Posted on January 4, 2012 by ScottJackisch
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Live according to what you have to give? You sense of self can expand to include other beings? How is this stuff starting to make sense to me now? I thought I was too rational for that.

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No One Actually Agrees with the Current Wealth Distribution

Posted on November 20, 2011 by ScottJackisch
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Most folks are deluded about the level of wealth inequality and would prefer a more egalitarian society here in the USA.

http://www.people.hbs.edu/mnorton/norton%20ariely%20in%20press.pdf

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Markets Should Be Designed To Reflect Our Values

Posted on November 12, 2011 by ScottJackisch
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This Czech Economist, Sedlacek might be onto something. His insight into what he calls “growth capitalism” rings true. Also, he points out that the markets should be reconstructed to reflect our values and produce results we can be proud of.

http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/transcripts/0434.html

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