Re: <nettime> Not One

[John Young <jya@pipeline.com>]

> So long as heirarchical structures endure, with the few managing the 
> many from any ideological or intellectual top down control, it is 
> unlikely much will change for most humans. Royalty of thought is so 
> deeply embedded in "advanced" societies it is nearly unavoidable.

> Being on top is inevitably corrupting. "Best" minds, talents and 
> skills are as inequal, unjust, self-satisfying, collegial and 
> standards enforcing as "best" wealth, conviction, rewards, titles, 
> perquisites, followers, believers.

> St Peters or Mecca brazen spectacularism and global faith 
> obsequiousness to support autocratic political powerhouses no 
> different than exclusive nuclear club global intimidation terrorism, 
> or, more trivially, degrees, prizes and honors awarding for "best 
> and brightest."  Apologias for whatever agenda are sine qua non for 
> kiss-up kick-down.


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