Article by Kipp ShanksPhoto by Jon Tyson on UnsplashAt the time of his death in 1993, Pablo Escobar had an alleged net worth of up to $30bn; in 2021 McKesson, a U.S.-based pharmaceuticals distributor and one of the largest corporations in the world[1], had a revenue...
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Stick it to the man
Article by Edmund PonsonbyPhoto by Marcus Ganahl on UnsplashWhat’s up my readers? Today we are going to dive into the world of climate change focusing on how our economic system is holding us back. Global emissions are rising, everyone cares and yet not enough is...
Artificial intelligence is already among us – in the form of soul-less corporations
Article by Elsa ManeggioPhoto by Possessed Photography on UnsplashRecent years have seen the conversation on Artificial Intelligence turn to concern, as prominent figures such as Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking warn that the development of such a technology could have...
Mcdonald’s are stepping in to stop World War Three. Since when have corporations been political organisations?
Article by David Currey Photo by Alex Motoc on Unsplash As Russia invades Ukraine, the western world is left helpless and unsure how to respond to the tragic situation. As global leaders fumble around trying to sanction Russian oligarchs, corporations such as...
Climate Change, Capitalism and Society
Article by Luke NewmanPhoto by Zbynek Burival on UnsplashWhen one dictator has isolated himself from the diplomacy of global politics, severing their oil supply and exports from the western world, another will come to replace him. This is the current philosophy of...
Free Trade has Made Corporations too Powerful
Article by Joshua RowePhoto by Galen Crout on UnsplashFree trade promised to make the world more prosperous, yet since its ascendancy in the 1970s ordinary people’s real incomes have fallen and most countries’ debts as a percentage of GDP have grown. Something,...
Is Capitalism the Cause of Climate Change?
Article by Jenny Furnell Photo by Spencer Davis on Unsplash What is climate change and why is it such an issue in capitalist society? Climate change is caused by human activity that allows for the growth in the use of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and...
The price of beauty: Corporations’ influence on women’s identity and practices
Article by Maria MhawejPhoto by Johanne Kristensen on UnsplashFor women, the average routine is usually a variation of this: You wake up. You wash your face and use skincare products promising a glowing and youthful appearance. Next, you apply makeup that highlights...
Widening of the wealth gap: the rise of billionaires
Photo by Mufid Majnun on Unsplash Article by Esme Campbell An alarming statistic released by the House of Commons estimates that by 2030, the richest 1% will possess two-thirds of all global wealth [1]. The widening wealth gap is no longer just a gap, but a gaping...
THE CORPORATION AS HUMANITY’S SUPERVILLAIN
Photo by Tech Nick on UnsplashBy Nasreen GordonCorporations are all about greed. Standing as the world’s dominant economic institution, these psychopathic ‘entities’ hold the world within their grip, exercising power and profit over governments and international...
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