Tag: Lawrence Lessig

Here’s the “thought for today” from Wordsmith.org: We are on the cusp of this time where I can say, “I speak as a citizen of the world” without others saying, “God, what a nut.” -Lawrence Lessig, professor and activist (b. …

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We in the U.S. suffer under a political machine that systematically ignores the will of the people, as in the article excerpted here: Here are a few facts that came from a recent presentation that Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig gave …

What's Wrong with the U.S. Political System? Where To Begin…. Read More »

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What a great time to be alive.  Just when the world’s people needed a reminder that their viewpoints still matter, it appears that we’re about to see this play itself out.  In particular, the people of the United States (often …

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Here’s another discussion I had with a reader who responded to my request for suggestions about new potential courses: Reader: I know this may be a little out there but have you tried engaging in the determination of public policy? …

Helping Craft the U.S. Energy Policy — Check Out the Mayday PAC Read More »

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Did you know that 96% of Americans believe that money has too much influence on law-making, but that 91% of Americans believe nothing can be done about this? Ah, the politics of resignation. Apparently most people believe and act as …

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