French thinker and theologian Jacques Ellul is one of the most important, yet under-read, writers of the 20th century. As we will see in “A Guide to Reading the Books of Jacques Ellul” – his works cover a wide range of topics, including technology, propaganda, and social psychology. While Ellul can be difficult to understand … Read more
In his book, “The Inevitable,” Kevin Kelly explores the 12 forces that will shape the next 30 years of our digital lives. In this summary, we’ll explore each of these forces and what they mean for the future. The 12 forces listed by Kevin Kelly are mentioned here: Becoming, Cognifying, Flowing, Screening, Accessing, Sharing, Filtering, … Read more
In his book, “Propaganda and the Public Mind,” Noam Chomsky delves into the subject of propaganda and its effects on the public mind. He discusses how propaganda is used to control the masses and prevent them from thinking for themselves. He also explains how people can learn to critically evaluate information so that they are … Read more
In this work, Chomsky offers a searing critique of America’s policies in the Middle East, specifically as they relate to Israel and the Palestinians. Chomsky argues that the US has consistently favored Israel over the Palestinians, even when it has not been in America’s best interests to do so. This has led to tremendous suffering … Read more
Noam Chomsky presents a detailed and scathing critique of U.S. foreign policy. He argues that the U.S. has a long history of intervening in other countries for its own financial gain, often at the expense of human rights and democracy. Chomsky provides numerous examples to support his claim, including the CIA’s overthrow of democratically elected … Read more
In his book “On Palestine,” eminent political thinker Noam Chomsky examines the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and offers a critical analysis of Israel’s actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Drawing on a wealth of sources, Chomsky provides a clear and concise overview of the events that have shaped the conflict from its roots in … Read more
Profit Over People: Neoliberalism and Global Order by Chomsky looks at the neo-liberal global order and examines the way that it has affected the world. The book was published in 2006 and makes the argument that the neo-liberal global order is bad for the people of the world. It claims that the neo-liberal global order has … Read more
In “Who Rules the World?”, Chomsky delves into America’s history of military interventions and regime changes—all in the name of preserving “national security.” He documents America’s numerous invasions and occupations, detailing how each one has led to more chaos and violence, not less. He also sheds light on America’s support for brutal dictatorships around the … Read more
In “Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media”, Chomsky examines the ways in which the mass media can be used as a tool to control and manipulate public opinion. Chomsky breaks down his theory into five main filters: size, ownership, advertising, flak, and fear. Chomsky’s Five Filters of the Mass Media Size: The … Read more
Power. It’s what drives us. The pursuit of it is what motivates us. But what is power, really? And how can we get more of it? In his book “Understanding Power: The Indispensable Chomsky,” Chomsky explores these questions in depth. Here’s a quick summary of his most important insights. Chomsky defines power as “the capacity … Read more