Wide Angle: Episode 49 – Utopia
Merriam-Webster defines the word ‘utopia’ in two ways: first, as a place of ideal perfection, especially in laws, government and social conditions; and second, as an impractical scheme for social
Merriam-Webster defines the word ‘utopia’ in two ways: first, as a place of ideal perfection, especially in laws, government and social conditions; and second, as an impractical scheme for social
They were here before the first Europeans landed on these shores over half a millennium ago. Records suggest they typically welcomed the newcomers, even helped the Pilgrims survive that first
They were here before the first Europeans landed on these shores over half a millennium ago. Records suggest they typically welcomed the newcomers, even helped the Pilgrims survive that first winter and gain a foothold
Current costs for institutional eldercare—at assisted living communities and nursing homes—range anywhere from $5,000-$15,000 a month. Yet 40% of elders today have no savings. While the well-heeled may enjoy a
Current costs for institutional eldercare—at assisted living communities and nursing homes—range anywhere from $5,000-$15,000 a month. Yet 40% of elders today have no savings. While the well-heeled may enjoy a
“Happiness,” said Aristotle, “is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” The notion even made the final edit in one of this
“Happiness,” said Aristotle, “is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” The notion even made the final edit in one of this
Despite the obvious need to feed an expanding population, fifty acres of prime agricultural land is paved over and developed every hour in North America. This at the same time
Despite the obvious need to feed an expanding population, fifty acres of prime agricultural land is paved over and developed every hour in North America. This at the same time
Economics at the macro level, that is, on the national and international scenes, is waged as a competition, replete with the vocabulary of war. And for over two millennia, it
Winston Churchill is quoted as having said: “Democracy is the worst form of government, except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” Peter’s guests disagree.
Winston Churchill is quoted as having said: “Democracy is the worst form of government, except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” My guests today
Imagine a dear friend, a family member, yourself–living life with a terminal illness, aware that its end stages can include significant loss of function and severe pain that may not
Back in 1963, as the Civil Rights Act awaited its fate, President Kennedy observed: “Simple justice requires that public funds, to which all tax-payers of all races contribute, not be
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