I am aware that this is not the only blog on the web and that, exciting as I think some of its content might be, readers here do have other needs that must be satisfied. That was one reason why the Progressive Pulse blog was created.
In recent weeks I have been supporting another new site. This is Brave New Europe, which claims it is the first trans-European website exclusively challenging the neo-liberal discourse.
Partly edited by Nick Shaxson, who is closely linked to all things tax justice, the website disseminates expertise with a radical face concerning European politics, finance, economics, and sustainability. Its goal is to be an interface between experts, activists and citizens, connecting theory and experience with practical politics.
A broad range of over 120 authors, many eminent in their fields, including academics, NGOs, and activists are contributing to this unique European project. These include economists Ann Pettifor, Guy Standing, Mark Blyth, Heiner Flassbeck, Yanis Varoufakis, Steve Keen, Colin Hines and John Weeks; activists Srećko Horvat, Heikki Patomäki, and Olivier Tonneau; as well as Bhutan's Programme Director for its Gross National Happiness Centre, Ha Vinh Tho, the philosopher Michel Feher, and the sociologist Wolfgang Streeck. As well as me, of course.
Right now most comment is in the form of republication of articles from other sites, such as this one. But the plan is to be broader in due course and to have its own podcasts and book reviews. Additionally there will be links to current information in other media and films. The blog is well presented (which helps). I think it's worth taking a look.
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Err, cough, as I recall it Aldous Huxley’s 1932 book “Brave New World” is not exactly optimistic, it is described in Wikipedia as “the novel anticipates developments in reproductive technology, sleep-learning, psychological manipulation, and classical conditioning that are combined to make a profound change in society. ” Must go, time for the football on TV and my own version of brain massage.
Also a big fan of Brave New Europe – they even publish stuff by some physics guy 😉
https://braveneweurope.com/charles-adams-the-measurement-problem-in-political-economy-a-solution
Still for the moment, hard to come close to Richard’s site for quantity, quality and comments.
Thanks Charles
Agreed, it would be a rare coincidence to stumble on a blog with the standards of this one twice in one day.
It looks a good start. I am sure it will develop given the range of talented people who contribute to it.
Dear Richard,
Thanks to Brave New Europe I discovered your brillant blog. It offers people like me the chance to locate all the best progressive thinkers, like you, in Europe. It is providing me with information I did not know existed, Now I have two new websites to follow: yours and Brave New Europe.
Thanks for your Great blog.
Trevor
Thank you