Tag: Runaway World
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Runaway World – It Is Here
The following quote comes from Runaway World: How Globalization is Reshaping Our Lives. It was written in 1998, by British sociologist, Anthony Giddens. What Globalisation is, and whether it is in any way new, are the focus of intense debate. I discuss this debate in Chapter I, since much else hangs upon it. Yet the…
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Thoughts on Science and Predicting the Future
Science Blogs: The Science of Predicting the Future Six Italian scientists were sentenced to six years in prison last week for not giving the public sufficient warning of the L'Aquila earthquake. The CNN video is included below. The scientists are appealing the decision, but the fact that this case occurred is sparking debate about science…
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“Runaway World – Risk” Fernando Gros
From Frenando's Desk: Theology and Culture in an Era of Globalisation: Runaway World – Risk Frequent reader Dana Ames put me onto this blog. Gros is blogging through Anthony Giddens Runaway World. I have only had time to read a couple of his posts, but I hope to read more soon. I thought others of…