tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.comments2023-06-05T05:51:48.358-07:00stealth of nationsrnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01115499862681364911noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-15760991844409677032015-07-15T11:23:16.344-07:002015-07-15T11:23:16.344-07:00other demolitions in Lagos with no due process or ...other demolitions in Lagos with no due process or warning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4SU5fWAMBcrnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115499862681364911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-89592015557133822762015-07-15T11:21:19.631-07:002015-07-15T11:21:19.631-07:00A local news report on the Ladipo demolition: http...A local news report on the Ladipo demolition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csYJgypzcskrnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115499862681364911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-27461592040356810222014-10-27T09:28:24.068-07:002014-10-27T09:28:24.068-07:00Hello!
I'm a graduate student at The Fletche...Hello! <br /><br />I'm a graduate student at The Fletcher School of International Affairs and I took a class last semester titled Informal and Underground Finance. In that class we read Stealth of Nations and I found it extremely enlightening.<br /> <br />I'm also a web editor for The Fletcher Forum (the primary student-run academic journal at Fletcher - www.fletcherforum.org) and I was hoping to find your contact information so I could ask you about possibly writing a short op-ed piece for The Forum.<br /><br />If you're interested, please send me an email at hilary.eaton@tufts.edu and I can send you more detailed information. <br /><br />Thanks so much!<br /><br />Hilary EatonHilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162735729531538033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-65242582616107438042014-03-27T21:38:36.739-07:002014-03-27T21:38:36.739-07:00The only "disadvantage" to self-starting...The only "disadvantage" to self-starting and independent merchants is the fact that they truly understand the customer and are direct competition to the formal establishment. Especially in regions of developing nations, where the governments are either too corrupt to allow true economic growth or too air-headed to figure out how to kickstart their economies. <br />Society hates to see those who are suppose to be "non-fitting" for success to do anything, even if its simply surviving. <br /><br />How 2 Hustle Coming May 2014Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943485313986711815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-66639234601951838602013-12-12T07:55:10.198-08:002013-12-12T07:55:10.198-08:00Great one from you today I really appreciate your ...Great one from you today I really appreciate your effortLagos Nigeriahttp://www.medianigeria.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-30426088185239881542013-10-07T13:57:55.309-07:002013-10-07T13:57:55.309-07:00Capitalism has a power and a momentum that is self...Capitalism has a power and a momentum that is self-defining. It will evolve by market pressure to present the most profitable solution. When governments, committees, tax boards, and other self-appointed experts attempt to redefine how fee trade works, they often have their hands forced down on the Braille of reality.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145296894022368036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-22739078916306006302013-08-03T18:28:23.887-07:002013-08-03T18:28:23.887-07:00Hello sir! I'm john yayen and i'm a huge f...Hello sir! I'm john yayen and i'm a huge fan of your book stealth of nations. I have a new app called DivisoriaGuide and it tackles Divisoria, the Philippines' largest traditional commercial marketplace. Here's a link to the app's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/divisoriaguideapp, the page is still new and i hope to cover all the goods on this page.DivisoriaGuidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875114733525813596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-56756988336227737632013-07-31T05:54:51.254-07:002013-07-31T05:54:51.254-07:00Tiresome argument! The market is system D. First...Tiresome argument! The market is system D. First you say System D all the way rah rah rah! ...then you say System D does not work. Sorry you can not have it both ways. Government sucks. Always has Always will.FreemonSandlewouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250655672897726180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-62804011517078689502013-06-03T10:20:09.327-07:002013-06-03T10:20:09.327-07:00Hey Robert,
I want to interview you. Im a journali...Hey Robert,<br />I want to interview you. Im a journalist for Australian media and Im in NY at the moment. Please how can I reach you? <br />giovanavitola(AT)hotmail.com<br />Thanks,<br />GiovanaGiovana Vitolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115628937083428484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-69293471441984216562013-05-18T12:58:49.411-07:002013-05-18T12:58:49.411-07:00Seems there is no incentive for these entrepreneur...Seems there is no incentive for these entrepreneurs to incorporate, obtain a license, collect sales tax, or otherwise become "legal". In fact, I bet I could learn a lot on how to run a business from them!Klaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907402796578423401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-3495075040217887942013-05-13T21:37:59.031-07:002013-05-13T21:37:59.031-07:00Theresa: Thanks for your thoughts. You can downloa...Theresa: Thanks for your thoughts. You can download the UN report with that statistic on income inequality here: http://www.wider.unu.edu/publications/working-papers/discussion-papers/2008/en_GB/dp2008-03/<br /><br />It's on page 7.rnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115499862681364911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-304560981184630842013-05-13T20:44:23.342-07:002013-05-13T20:44:23.342-07:00Also - do you have a link for the assertion that h...Also - do you have a link for the assertion that having assets of $2138 makes you part of the richest 50% on the planet? That's an amazing statistic if true.Theresahttp://www.atemescalblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-37585145665222622672013-05-13T20:41:41.827-07:002013-05-13T20:41:41.827-07:00Thank you for your comment on Lanier's book an...Thank you for your comment on Lanier's book and the Salon article about him. I read that Salon article and I was really bothered about his comments about the informal economy, but didn't really know how to put my gut reaction in context. I'm glad to see that other people are bothered about this also and have already given this whole area a great deal of thought. I think Lanier kind of fetishizes the "formal" economy without really analyzing how much value it's giving to the people who work in it.<br /><br />I'm new to your blog and didn't realize anyone was writing about the informal economy. If I were you I might consider approaching Salon with a counter-argument article or interview; people need to hear that there's a different POV about the value of the informal economy. Theresahttp://www.atemescalblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-1370302786905002602013-03-04T07:47:42.926-08:002013-03-04T07:47:42.926-08:00I applaud big companies doing this profit shifting...I applaud big companies doing this profit shifting! Someone has to fight back against big government. Government is why System D even exists! Abolish government and watch the people thrive.FreemonSandlewouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250655672897726180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-85444015267391050982013-03-02T05:54:41.269-08:002013-03-02T05:54:41.269-08:00You probably have to be the kind of person to do t...You probably have to be the kind of person to do this in order to understand it. This is a complete and utter disjunct from humanity.Heuristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140280996700699617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-78882725043227298992013-02-12T08:30:37.238-08:002013-02-12T08:30:37.238-08:00William & Jody:
Thanks for your messages. Ple...William & Jody:<br /><br />Thanks for your messages. Please contact me off the blog at squattercity...at...yahoo...com and let me know more about your ideas.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />RNrnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115499862681364911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-9617461258179719422013-02-12T06:56:37.503-08:002013-02-12T06:56:37.503-08:00Robert, I've just posted your video on my page...Robert, I've just posted your video on my page at https://www.facebook.com/lendlocked and wanted to ask you a few questions about this idea of mine... Is that a possibility? If so, can you please contact me through the website www.LendLocked.com Thanks, JodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-87428586947240703142013-02-11T14:24:27.995-08:002013-02-11T14:24:27.995-08:00Hi, I am a student at the University of Miami and ...Hi, I am a student at the University of Miami and thinking of conducting research into the black market and possible influences in foreign policy. Do you have any suggestions for research? Your feedback is much appreciated and I personally love your work!Williamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-52470305380006703642013-01-07T22:31:56.270-08:002013-01-07T22:31:56.270-08:00Sorry for the typo, the e-mail that was supposed t...Sorry for the typo, the e-mail that was supposed to be in my previous comment is jonathan.paradis@gmail.com.<br /><br />Thanks, <br /><br />JonathanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-79580989038715690332013-01-07T22:30:01.475-08:002013-01-07T22:30:01.475-08:00Hello Mr. Neuwirth!
I have been following your wo...Hello Mr. Neuwirth!<br /><br />I have been following your work since 2010 after a professor of mine introduced Shadow Cities during a course on squatter communities. I have profound admiration for what you do, and share your passion for the vibrant communities that exist in informal contexts. I was hoping you’d be willing to share your advice on researching squatter communities with a recent graduate. I’d really like to hear your thoughts on a project that’s at the planning stage at the moment and promise to be economical with your time. Thank you in advance. You can reach me at jonatha.paradis@gmail.com.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Jonathan<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-49181307127565060362012-12-20T15:22:02.308-08:002012-12-20T15:22:02.308-08:00Thanks, Anon. My bad. Pressing 'publish' b...Thanks, Anon. My bad. Pressing 'publish' before reading things through. Apologies.rnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115499862681364911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-22675400206766074742012-12-20T13:36:08.355-08:002012-12-20T13:36:08.355-08:00The guy in the picture is François Hollande.The guy in the picture is François Hollande.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-83548332407180176922012-11-26T06:53:27.404-08:002012-11-26T06:53:27.404-08:00Hey Nick: Many thanks. Yes, the so-called alternat...Hey Nick: Many thanks. Yes, the so-called alternative economy is the real economy. Problem is, the armchair economists, politicos, and corporate leaders who run the world have no clue. I've been all too quiet lately on the blog and on twitter, but you have reminded me to keep pushing the conversation forward. Onward!rnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115499862681364911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-33733762318135884602012-11-23T15:22:33.431-08:002012-11-23T15:22:33.431-08:00Robert, hi
Not strictly a comment on your post, b...Robert, hi<br /><br />Not strictly a comment on your post, but more to say hi. Today is the first day I ever heard of you. I found your TED talk on Stealth of Nations, and loved it. So I ordered the book. Then I found this blog and was troubled to see the lack of comments. How come a million people aren’t following what you say?<br /><br />But then, I’m probably biased. While I might be middle-aged with a mortgage now, when I was younger I was part of a squatting community for a while in London, and we lived entirely within the alternative economy. And, like the squatters you talk about in your talk, we found ways to “borrow” electricity and even long-distance phone calls. Were we stealing? Sure, we were. But I know many of us have given back more than we ever took. The community was a vibrant incubator.<br /><br />Then I lived just outside a small town in central Turkey for a year. My home was a 7th century Byzantine chapel carved out of the side of a mountain. Very simple living – beautiful living - and I’m guessing that 90% of the town lived and flourished within the alternative economy.<br /><br />While makes me believe that the “alternative” economy is and always has been the real economy of the world.<br /><br />Anyway, I love what you’re writing about and talking about.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Nick Usbornenick usbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727573748251010806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631633385048306686.post-41192755834491402632012-09-19T21:17:31.901-07:002012-09-19T21:17:31.901-07:00This is old news, I'm afraid. For instance, N...This is old news, I'm afraid. For instance, Nike started in the trunk of Bill Bowerman's car, and Nike's ad agency, Wieden+Kennedy started in a coffee shop down the street from their original headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Nearly all businesses start on the fringe in one way or the other and always have. Who in their right mind would pay all the license fees and registrations to test a concept - other than an MBA, that is.<br /><br />That said, I'm a huge promoter of your work. It's the first economic idea to make sense since the Creative Class.Jim FIsherhttp://smartstartbusiness.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com