“In neo-classical economic theory, it is claimed without evidence that people are basically self-seeking, that they want above all the satisfaction of their material desires: what economists call "maximising utility". The ultimate objective of mankind is economic growth, and that… — Carne Ross Copy Share
“Life is about means not ends. There is no utopia to be gained, there is no end-state that is static and eternal, once accomplished. This was one of the great lies of communism. Likewise, capitalism offers the great deception that… — Carne Ross Copy Share Image
The first rule of good theatre is 'Show, don't tell.' It applies to good political action as well. — Carne Ross Copy Share Image
“In neo-classical economic theory, it is claimed without evidence that people are basically self-seeking, that they want above all the satisfaction of their material desires: what economists call "maximising utility". The ultimate objective of mankind is economic growth, and that is maximized only through raw, and lightly regulated, competition. If the rewards of this system are spread unevenly, that is… — Carne Ross Copy Share
Part of me loves to control and to exert power, but it's not the best part of me at all. What I am slowly… — Carne Ross Copy Share Image
“Life is about means not ends. There is no utopia to be gained, there is no end-state that is static and eternal, once accomplished.… — Carne Ross Copy Share Image
“if people do not have responsibility, do not expect them to behave responsibly.” — Carne Ross Copy Share Image
