Activism is one way. David Graeber discusses this very topic. (Article: http://thebaffler.com/past/of_flying_cars http://thebaffler.com/past/of_flying_cars and

Activism is one way. David Graeber discusses this very topic. (Article: http://thebaffler.com/past/of_flying_cars http://thebaffler.com/past/of_flying_cars and video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QgSJkk1tng http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QgSJkk1tng) Neoliberalism since the 70's is a well-known culprit, but he also discusses the corporatization of universities — stifling managerialist bureaucracies.