"What, then, is the status of the crisis/knowledge nexus today, especially in light of an ascendant neo-liberalism that criticizes the earlier notions of social justice and obligation? Crisis continues to be capitalism's mode of operation. According to Naomi Klein's recent "disaster capitalism" argument, emergencies around the globe, including natural catastrophes, are now used to impose radical free-market policies. As for knowledge, government- and business-produced information is omnipresent and effortlessly accessible. Expert culture is thriving.…"

An 1876 humorous song about an international terrorist,model for Jekyll/Hyde, who blew up a ship with dynamite in 1875. No, really. From a Gentlemen's magazine.

19th century media overload

Two linguistic just-so stories about te follies of English pronunciation. Blame the floppy-throated Frenchies.