Etiqueta: Power

  • I. Model of Inverse Progression

    The text examines the historical dynamics between ideologies, emphasizing how the past and present inform future predictions. It argues that human conditions stem from a dialectical relationship with historical patterns, showcasing the recurring cycle of power dynamics where dominant minorities exploit the majority. Additionally, it critiques contemporary neoliberalism and predicts a potential shift towards cooperative…

  • Power’s Tolerance of Dissent in Open Societies

    The text explores the historical relationship between power, dissent, and tolerance, encapsulated in the equation P = d.t. It emphasizes that as dissent increases, tolerance decreases unless power also rises proportionately. The analysis includes examples from history illustrating these dynamics, particularly in oppressive regimes that permit free speech when unchallenged.

  • Esos estúpidos intelectuales

    Una vez un estudiante me preguntó: “Si América Latina ha tenido siempre tantos buenos escritores, ¿por qué es tan pobre”? La respuesta es múltiple. Primero habría que problematizar algo que parece obvio: ¿de qué hablamos cuando hablamos de pobreza? ¿De qué hablamos cuando hablamos de éxito? Estoy seguro que el concepto asumido en ambos es…