"The rich get richer faster than the poor get richer. This is because returns to capital are greater than the growth of income. So over time inequality increases." - Thomas Piketty The economist and author Piketty has outlined how wealth is concentrated to a few and it got me thinking about design about how much of … Continue reading On the concentration of good stuff in the hands of the few
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What are the objects of your life?
If you were to select five objects that have affected you in some way during your lifetime, what would they be? It could be a toy, car, household item, love letter or any object that has left a dent in your existence. 1. For me it would be my action figures acquired at age 8-12 … Continue reading What are the objects of your life?
The Daily Observation – Moving from one place to another
If I were to make a ten item list of things I strongly dislike, moving would be at number four, directly after having teeth taken out and closely followed by talking to my phone carrier helpdesk. I'm not sure whether it is the empty feeling of leaving your nest behind, the fear of breaking something … Continue reading The Daily Observation – Moving from one place to another
Forthzine - Jonas Forth 