The other day, I posted on how the ‘level playing field’ demanded (partly) by marketeers was a significant contributor to the centralising tendencies of the previous half-century. As a short follow-up, Seth Godin picks up on the widespread and increasing distrust in big marketing. I don’t know if you would reach the same conclusion that [...]
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Causes of centralisation (continued): The decline of the perogative of professionals
Following on from the moan about the ‘level playing field’, here’s the next in the ’causes of centralisation’ theme: The minor crisis in the legitimacy of professionals. Crudely speaking, where civil servants, teachers, police, and judges used to be expect their judgements to be respected, and used to exercise more perogative powers than they do [...]
Digital engagement, transparency and power
Kevin Harris has a long but worth-reading post over on the New Start magazine’s blog.