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Archive for January 2011

Yanomami anthropology and Sister Rosetta Tharpe

No, I'm not going out on a limb to try and connect these two fascinating subjects. Just a couple of iPlayer recommendations for UK readers. The Secrets of the Tribe More »

Undercover cops and domestic extremists

Most British people reading this will be aware of the recent wave of news about undercover police infiltrating eco-activist movements in the UK. I'd just like to highlight a couple of short pieces that everyone interested in this story should read. Firstly, George Monbiot's 'The Real Domestic Extremists' is important because... More »

Rushkoff on brands

Douglas Rushkoff spontaneously lent me some money ages ago to fund my weird publishing ventures. When I could pay him back, he refused the offer. So of course I have a background rosy feeling about the guy. But, while I found his recent books Life Inc. and Program or Be Programmed... More »


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