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It is an interesting thought, what would the world look like if these global trends continue, if the role of the state continued to dissolve under the influence
by janalsncm 2y ago
It is an interesting thought, what would the world look like if these global trends continue, if the role of the state continued to dissolve under the influence of multinational corporations. Perhaps Liberalism (individual rights/political equality) will turn out to be only a passing fad in 1000 years’ time. Corporatism allows transnational groups of people to coordinate in ways and at fidelities that have only recently been possible.
- 082349872349872 2y agoSee also The Space Merchants (1952)
- eep_social 2y agoAnd Snow Crash (1992)
- leobg 2y agoWikipedia summary: > In a vastly overpopulated world, businesses have taken the place of governments and now hold political power. States exist merely to ensure the survival of huge trans-national corporations. Advertising has become hugely aggressive and by far the best-paid profession. Through advertising, the public is constantly deluded into thinking that the quality of life is improved by all the products placed on the market. Some of the products contain addictive substances designed to make consumers dependent on them. Hmmm…
- yimmothathird 2y ago[dead]