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November 02, 2006
People. Chomsky & Ghostface
People. Chomsky & Ghostface: "Dude, you made me think... and I don't like to think." - Unknown Slacker. I've only been alive for a scant twenty-something years, but this has to be the dumbest era of all time. Everyone seems to be in a haze that's fueled by pop culture and consumerism. Don't get me wrong, I realize that I'm part of the problem. It just seems like the issues facing the world (war, genocide, famine, the environment) are just plain depressing. If I can't change things, why should I care?
Noam Chomsky is a thinker. In his latest book, Failed States, Chomsky writes (quoting John Dewey): "reforms will not suffice, fundamental social change is necessary to bring a meaningful democracy." In order for this to happen, Chomsky believes, "there should be democratic control of economic institutions as well as political institutions." Sounds like a tall order. If things are really going to change, the world is going to need a theme song, something to get the people jazzed up and rip-roaring. May I suggest this Ghostface freestyle? [audio]
Listen to The Chomsky Interview [Here]
Posted by james at November 2, 2006 09:26 PM