We're trying to run a 21st century society and economy with 19th century Darwinian, competitive, crude ideas. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes 19th 21st century
Now we are flying off into outer space, there is no clear curb on what can be done in the name of the economy. Susan George clearcurbeconomy Change image and share on social
Redistribution of wealth would require enormous amounts of investment. The only time an elite has accepted this has been during crises, such as in America in the 1930s under Roosevelt. Susan George 1930sacceptamerica Change image and share on social
Debt is such a powerful tool, it is such a useful tool, it's much better than colonialism ever was because you can keep control without having an army, without having a whole administration. Susan George administrationarmycolonialism Change image and share on social
In reality, Afghanistan has functioned as a nation-state for more than two centuries, and its army and bureaucracy reach back to the 19th century. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon 19thafghanistanarmy Change image and share on social
The question is not whether Tibet should be independent but the extent of the autonomy that it is allowed. Tibet has been firmly ensconced as part of the Chinese empire since the Qing dynasty's military intervention in Tibet in the early 18th century. Martin Jacques 18thallowautonomy share on social
The possibility of being as free with the camera as we are with the pen is a fantastic prospect for the creative life of the 21st century. Carlos Fuentes 21stcameracentury Change image and share on social