Europe’s three needs: a debt write-down, a real central bank, and a more efficient tax system Brussels Talk, Madariaga College, Governing Globalisation in a World … The Weaponization of Economic TheoryRead more
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Terrorists become Prime ministers
Johan Galtung talking: More interesting are the deep motivations, always thinking politically. And in order to get into that, you can start with the date … Terrorists become Prime ministersRead more
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New Kenyan Fossils Shed Light On Early Human Evolution
Exciting new fossils discovered east of Lake Turkana confirm that there were two additional species of our genus — Homo — living alongside our direct … New Kenyan Fossils Shed Light On Early Human EvolutionRead more
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Early Meat-Eating Human Ancestors
Early Meat-Eating Human Ancestors Thrived While Vegetarian Hominin Died Out The hominin Australopithecus, which lived from about 4 million to 2 million years ago, is … Early Meat-Eating Human AncestorsRead more
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Fossils point to a big family for human ancestors
Jaw structures suggest that at least three Homo species once roamed the African plains Fossilized skulls show that at least three distinct species belonging to … Fossils point to a big family for human ancestorsRead more
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Haiti is open for business
Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, may be sitting on a gold mine. After years of rumors that mining companies were exploring in … Haiti is open for businessRead more
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Cesium levels in fish off Fukushima not dropping
Radioactive cesium levels in most kinds of fish caught off the coast of Fukushima haven’t declined in the year following Japan’s nuclear disaster, a signal … Cesium levels in fish off Fukushima not droppingRead more
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Live Without Money for 11 Years
For more than 11 years I’ve lived without money, government assistance, or conscious barter. I live primarily in a cave in a Utah canyon, when … Live Without Money for 11 YearsRead more
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Poor in America
Census data show nearly one in two Americans have fallen into poverty or could be classified as low-income. Meanwhile, more than a third of African-American … Poor in AmericaRead more
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Krugman’s Economic Blinders
Paul Krugman is widely appreciated for his New York Times columns criticizing Republican demands for fiscal austerity. He rightly argues that cutting back public spending … Krugman’s Economic BlindersRead more