#politics

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Elinor Ostrom, writing about some foundational assumptions of . (Applying the tragedy of the commons, prisoner's dilemma, etc. to macroeconomics)

No, is not the solution to prevent degradation of common pool resources. Obviously.

But our politicians, education, and media corporations continue to listen to and perpetuate the bullshit of conservative think tanks and their so-called "experts", instead of actual economists.

Also, a previous post from @pluralistic comes to mind.

https://pluralistic.net/2023/05/04/analytical-democratic-theory

What makes these models [free-rider problems] so dangerous - when they are used metaphorically as the foundation for policy - is that the constraints that are assumed to be fixed for the purpose of analysis are taken on faith as being fixed in empirical settings, unless external authorities change them. The prisoners in the famous dilemma cannot change the constraints imposed on them by the district attorney; they are in jail. _ natural resources are similarly incapable of changing their constraints. As long as individuals are viewed as prisoners, policy prescriptions will address this metaphor. I would rather address the question of how to enhance the capabilities of those involved to change the constraining rules of the game to lead to outcomes other than remorseless tragedies. Governing the Commons Elinor Ostrom

Sound System: The Political Power of Music

Musicians have often wanted to change the world. From underground innovators to pop icons many have believed in the political power of music. Rulers recognise it too. Music has been used to challenge the political and social order - and to prop up the status quo. Sound System is the story of one musician's journey to discover what makes music so powerful.

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Dave Randall uses his insider's knowledge of the industry to shed light on the secrets of celebrity, commodification and culture. This is a book of raves, riots and revolution. From the Glastonbury Festival to the Arab Spring, Pop Idol to Trinidadian Carnival, Randall finds political inspiration across the musical spectrum and poses the question: how can we make music serve the interests of the many, rather than the few? Published in partnership with the Left Book Club.