There are no limits to ownershipJurriaan Kamp | March 2006 issueIn working on this issue’s cover story on ownership, we looked into the topic of “open source.” The term refers to an approach used in the software industry to make source codes for computer programmes accessible to … [Read more...] about Editor's letter
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The beauty of diversity
A cultural mix spawns creativity and abundance. Marco Visscher | June 2003 issue The public debate over immigration is dominated by fear. Fear of the loss of one’s own culture, rigid beliefs and anxiety over economic decline. But why, asks journalist Pascal Zachary, did Germany … [Read more...] about The beauty of diversity
How to create a real ownership society
As George W. Bush promotes his corporate-controlled vision of an "ownership society," other observers explore what a true ownership society would look like.Jonathan Rowe | March 2006 issue Last year, when U.S. President George W. Bush declared the “ownership society” the theme … [Read more...] about How to create a real ownership society
How Africa developed the West
Without Africa's wealth and resources, the West would not have prospered. A conversation on the Western debt to Africa.Marco Visscher | March 2006 issue In the late 17th century when Dutch traders returned home from Africa and described their impressions of a region of Africa in … [Read more...] about How Africa developed the West
When bad art is good art
Now that we can make a 'perfect' design with a few mouse clicks the industrialised world is hankering for 'imperfect' designs. Artist and composer David Byrne on the importance of bad art. David Byrne | June 2003 issue Bad design is good design. And tasteful good design, … [Read more...] about When bad art is good art