Shadia Drury, in Leo Strauss and the American Right (1999), argues that Strauss inculcated an elitist strain in American political leaders linked to imperialist militarism, neoconservatism and Christian fundamentalism. Drury argues that Strauss teaches that “perpetual deception of the citizens by those in power is critical because they need to be led, and they need strong rulers to tell them what’s good for them.” Source
THIS FILM OUTLINES HOW THE GOVERNMENT ACTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONARY ACTION TO PREVENT THREATS BASED ON NOTHING MORE THAN A PHANTASY ABOUT AN ORGANIZATION THAT DOESN’T EVEN EXIST IN IMAGINING THE WORST WITHOUT A SHREAD OF EVIDENCE.
Politicians designed and present to the masses the nightmare scenarios to pursue their agenda.
Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 1/6 – Adam Curtis
Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 2/6 – Adam Curtis
Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 3/6 – Adam Curtis
Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 4/6 – Adam Curtis
Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 5/6 – Adam Curtis
Power of Nightmares – “The Phantom Victory” – 6/6 – Adam Curtis
Power of Nightmares – “Shadows In The Cave” – 1/6 – Adam Curtis
The Power of Nightmares – Shadows In The Cave – Adam Curtis – 2/6
The Power of Nightmares – Shadows In The Cave – Adam Curtis – 3/6
The Power of Nightmares – Shadows In The Cave – Adam Curtis – 4/6
The Power of Nightmares – Shadows In The Cave – Adam Curtis – 5/6
The Power of Nightmares – Shadows In The Cave – Adam Curtis – 6/6
Many thanks to Adam Curtis and his team at the BBC for producing this fascinating and brilliant documentary!!
Who really benefits from the internet and social media technology? Evgeny Morozov delves into this question in his new book, Net Delusion: The Dark Side of the Internet. He argues that, contrary to common belief, this new technology often empowers Big Brother far more than the individual. It is not the young protestors and dissidents but rather the regimes in Teheran and Beijing that are the Web’s greatest beneficiaries.
Stanford visiting fellow Evgeny Morozov, Net Delusion.
Crude Oil Price Forecast
West Texas Intermediate Spot Price. USD/bbl. Average of Month. Feb 2011 = $92.6
Mar 2011 = $94.3
Apr 2011 = $97.3
May 2011 = $100.2
Jun 2011 = $103.3
Jul 2011 = $106.3
All forecasts are provided AS IS, and forcasts.org or futurepredictions.com LLC, disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Updated Thursday, December 09, 2010 Source: forecasts.org
Sut Jhally on Peak Oil
Adverstising & the Perfect Storm: Global Warming, Peak Oil & Consumer Debt presented by Sut Jhally is sponsored by the Foundation for the 8th annual Commager Lecture. Prof Jhally, Communication of Umass and Founder/Exec Director of the Media Education Foundation (MEF).
Noam Chomsky on Peak Oil
Optimistic estimations of peak production forecast the global decline will begin by 2020 or later, and assume major investments in alternatives will occur before a crisis, without requiring major changes in the lifestyle of heavily oil-consuming nations.
THE BUCKMINSTER FULLER CHALLENGE 2008 -You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.
This is the first in a series of videos designed to accompany Jack W. Plunkett’s new book, The Next Boom — What You Absolutely, Positively Have to Know About the World Between Now and 2025. Each of these 10 videos will correspond with a chapter in the book.
In this introductory video, Plunkett gives a few highlights from the text. Topics covered in The Next Boom include globalization and the coming evolution in global trade, population shifts, demographics, a soaring global middle class and the extraordinary benefits we are about to enjoy from advancing technologies. In 2010, the world will reach the 7 billion population milestone.
Tremendous opportunities on both a U.S. basis and a global basis are about to arise, and you can best take advantage of those opportunities in your business, your career planning, your professional work and your investments, if you understand the changes and the trends that are about to bring about the next boom.
Plunkett explains how the Next Boom gives you a look at the near future, by showing you “where we’re going, how we’re going to get there, and what it will feel like when we arrive.”
The Next Boom will be available in January 2011 in both hard cover and ebook format, and will be available to purchase at Amazon.com , Plunkett Research, Ltd., and other fine book sellers worldwide.
185 Youtube recordings from people from all over the world in the largest virtual choir ever recorded, making a new trend in collaboration and creativity changing music forever!
Crank up the sound…
Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir – ‘Lux Aurumque’
Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir – ‘Sleep’
If you have an interest in joining future Virtual Choir performances contact: Eric Whitacre
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new fans to the EWVC page here on Facebook after seeing the Lux Project recently posted on YouTube! If you are a new fan, and would like to know more about who we are and what we do, I encourage you to read up on the following questions that are commonly asked! Keep in mind, though that the answers may change based on experience, and/or depending on future projects we’re working on. Again, welcome, thank you very much for joining, and I hope that you will participate in future projects! ~Rodel
1. How do I audition to participate?
No auditions are necessary! When each project is announced, just follow the instructions posted on the fan page or the EWVC YouTube webpage, post your video on YouTube by the due date, and you’re in!
2. How many videos can I submit during a project?
You may submit as many parts as there are available for your vocal type on that particular selection (i.e. guys sing Tenor/Bass parts, and gals sing Soprano/Alto parts).
3. How long after the submission due date does the video become available to the public?
It depends on many things: the number of individual videos submitted, presentation considerations, the level of editing sophistication, scholarship auditions, etc. Experience has shown anywhere between 1-3 months.
4. Is there a limit to how many videos can be submitted per part for each project?
Generally yes. While a good number for a balance of treble/bass parts is preferred, we tend to use videos of people sending mulitple parts that will most likely help out other parts just so everyone who sends in only one video gets a chance to be placed in a section where they perform most comfortably.
5. Can I submit a video with more than one voice (part) or with a group of friends?
Unfortunately, no. In the interest of being able to arrange the choir sections properly, individual submissions are generally required. Also, for scholarship/solo auditions, we would like to evaluate each person’s performance individually for a specific part of which he/she is auditioning. However, your friends are also more than welcome to submit individual videos as well.
6. Is sheet music provided during a projcet?
At the pleasure of Mr. Eric Whitacre, sheet music can be made available, and if so, the links would normally be provided on the EWVC YouTube page.
7. What’s the average number of videos submitted per project?
Between the Sleep and Lux projects, an average of about 180-190 videos per project.
8. Who does the video editing for the EWVC?
The motivated and dedicated Mr. Scott Haines! He has spent an outstanding amount of time and effort to put together these two videos and has definitely earned the honors.
9. What is the overall concept and goal of the EWVC?
Mr. Eric Whitacre has envisioned a need for people to connect worldwide, with the best medium being through music. He aspires to compose an original piece for the virtual choir to someday perform and premiere worldwide…an astounding honor for talented singers (such as yourselves) to become involved with when that opportunity comes! However, all this can best be described by the composer himself in the following link:
