Crisis

[close] Have you thought about going on a trek or climbing a mountain? Do you need inspiration to make a change in your life? Then this group is for you! M.G. Edwards, author of "Kilimanjaro: One Man's Quest to Go Over the Hill," invites you to discuss climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and trekking. If you have questions about preparing for a climb or trek, general travel questions, or need some inspiration, join this group. The author will be available to answer your questions about these topics and his new book.

[close] We see symptoms of crises all around us, from the immediate "public health" pandemic of COVID19 to repeated "financial" crises to escalating "environmental" crises of anthropogenic climate change and other threats to Earth's systems. What are the underlying structural issues in our society that perpetuate such symptoms and suppress alternatives? To get to the roots, we will dive into the renowned but often avoided Capital Volumes I, II, III, where Karl Marx critiques and contributes to political economy. For beginners: welcome; there will be many resources provided and friendly comrades from all over to discuss with. For advanced: come sharpen your toolbox and share your experience. For example, David Harvey has taught Capital for 50+ years; the act of teaching allows you to apply your understanding and have it tested by fresh minds. Make sure to scroll through the Discussion Board topics, including the Chapters! Capital is daunting, so we will socialize the labor required and tackle the task collectively :)

[close] ...August 24, 2010 to September 21, 2010...

[close] This is a group centered on the ideas explored in my book, "Notes from An Alien" http://notesfromanalien.yolasite.com/contact-us.php We can discuss how the civilization in the book goes from horrific war to enduring peace and how their experience might be applied to Earth's global crises...