5th of June 2025 In George Orwell’s 1984, Big Brother’s state of Oceania is perpetually at war. This never-ending conflict is not a conventional war to be won, but rather a tool of control. The paradoxical party slogan “War is Peace” is the key idea. Continuous war justifies continuous surveillance. Orwell’s novel vividly illustrates how … Continue reading 1984 Revisited – Robert Skidelsky and Attila Mesterházy Jr.
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A Tale of Frankenstein – Lecture at Bard College
19 November 2024 Introduction As we all know Frankenstein was the scientist in Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel of that name, who invented a human machine, which he intended to be a benefactor, but which turned out to be a monster. The question I want to address this evening is: can we avoid our technology … Continue reading A Tale of Frankenstein – Lecture at Bard College
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Economic Sanctions: A Weapon out of Control?
Economic Sanctions: A Weapon out of Control? By Robert Skidelsky Centre For Global Studies, April 2022 Copyright: Centre for Global Studies. The Centre for Global Studies is a London-based think-tank that aims to improve public understanding of economics and global policy. The Centre is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. It is … Continue reading Economic Sanctions: A Weapon out of Control?
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