In times when the opposite is back en vogue, it’s worth reflecting on this radical idea: Why not open all borders so that everyone can live and work where they wish? After all, why is it that in a globalised world, we accept that the place of birth remains one of the key determinants of someone’s chances in life? It’s not just a question of ethics, in fact, this article argues that it is an economic imperative to open borders.
From Weekly Filet #111, in May 2013.
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One last thing on the US elections: The best comment I’ve read about it. True way beyond the borders of the USA.
From Weekly Filet #91, in November 2012.
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A very comprehensive dossier on the Chinese (s)election.
From Weekly Filet #91, in November 2012.
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The story of Campaigns, Inc., the first political-consulting firm in history, and how they changed the way politics works.
From Weekly Filet #85, in September 2012.
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As Obama runs for re-election, it’s the economy, stupid! Read The Economist’s end-of-term report for the president, complete with grades (A- for crisis response, e.g.).
From Weekly Filet #84, in September 2012.
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What a brilliant piece on Mitt Romney. Written by acclaimed writer Matt Taibi, who has proven himself not to shy away from the big theses: «No one in history has ever successfully run for president riding this big of a lie» is what drives this angry, yet well-researched piece. Read it.
From Weekly Filet #83, in August 2012.
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In an age of what Paul Krugman called «post-truth politics», calling out bullshit has become a vital part of coverage. See how Romney and Obama compare in terms of average Pinocchio scores.
From Weekly Filet #83, in August 2012.
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There has been quite some talk about Liquid Democracy as a new, more direct form of democratic engagement. In short: Everyone gets to vote on everything, but has the right to delegate his votes to people he trusts. Here’s a case for a different approach that sounds counter-intuitive at first: If fewer people vote, outcomes will be better. For each ballot, a small subset of all people is allowed to vote, picked by random. Not quite sure what to make of it, but it got me thinking.
From Weekly Filet #68, in May 2012.
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Stupid title, very insightful article about the challenges Obama is facing in his re-election campaign and how this team aims to use cutting-edge technology to address them.
From Weekly Filet #64, in April 2012.
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Of course, we are all aware that money plays a role in politics. Yet every time I hear about the details of that mix, I am shocked. And nowhere is the connection more pronounced than in Washington, D.C. This week’s edition of «This American Life» tells the sometimes frightening, but always fascinating story of politicians, lobbyists and Super-PACs in the U.S. (by Nico Luchsinger, co-founder and CEO of Sandbox)
From Weekly Filet #63, in April 2012.
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