Can Civilization Survive Capitalism? by Noam Chomsky

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by Noam Chomsky
In These Times
March 5, 2013

There is “capitalism” and then there is “really existing capitalism.”

The term “capitalism” is commonly used to refer to the U.S. economic system, with substantial state intervention ranging from subsidies for creative innovation to the “too-big-to-fail” government insurance policy for banks.

Noam Chomsky: Public Education and The Common Good (2013)

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LeighaCohen·Feb 8, 2013

In a country where the common attitude seems to be “every man for himself,” students need to band together to fight for their education among other public programs, said Noam Chomsky addressing more than 800 students at East Stroudsburg University on February 6, 2013.

Society, or the common good, as Chomsky called it, encourages people to focus on themselves and their own success.

Noam Chomsky: Prison Industrial Complex (clip from Long Distance Revolutionary) + Mumia and The Black Panther Party

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mumiathemovie·Jan 23, 2013

Long Distance Revolutionary opens NYC February 1, 2013
Opens Seattle February 22, 2013
Opens LA March 1, 2013

Noam Chomsky: The Responsibility of Privilege

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AlJazeeraEnglish·Jan 12, 2013

Linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky remains as vigorous as ever at the age of 84. His popularity – or notoriety as some would say – endures because he is still criticising politicians, business leaders and other powerful figures for not acting in the public’s best interest. At the heart of Chomsky’s work is examining the ways elites use their power to control millions of people, and pushing the public to resist. In this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera, Noam Chomsky sits down with Rosiland Jordan to talk about the two main tracks of his life: research and political activism.

Noam Chomsky: Work, Learning and Freedom by Michael Kasenbacher

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Noam Chomsky interviewed by Michael Kasenbacher
New Left Project
December 24, 2012

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In this often personal interview, renowned linguist and political commentator Noam Chomsky outlines a libertarian perspective on work and education, arguing that freedom is the root of creativity and fulfilment.

The question I would like to ask is what is really wanted work? Maybe we could start with your personal life and your double career in linguistics and political activism? Do you like that kind of work?

Noam Chomsky on Gaza and Israel + How We Can Solve The Palestinian Israeli Problem

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with Noam Chomsky

Nov 12, 2012 by HWCSTPIP

Sami Moukaddem interviews Noam Chomsky for the film How We Can Solve The Palestinian Israeli Problem.

Chatting with Chomsky — The Occupy Movement by Sebastian Meyer + Chomsky: Obama is Worse

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An interview with Noam Chomsky

by Sebastian Meyer
inthesetimes.com
August 14, 2012

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The social movement of the day camps at public spaces and calls itself Occupy. You’ve called it the first major popular response to 30 years of class war in the United States. What do you think has Occupy achieved so far?

It achieved a lot, in two aspects. It very significantly affected public sensibility and public discourse. The imagery of the one percent versus the 99 percent, that’s spread over right through the mainstream, that’s now standard discourse. And that’s not insignificant. It brings to public attention the massive inequality and the striking maldistribution of power.

Noam Chomsky: Austerity in Europe and United States

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Jul 18, 2012 by outis888

Noam Chomsky at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), on July 12.

Noam Chomsky: The Occupy movement just lit a spark

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www.guardian.co.uk
July 6, 2012

‘If you’re rich and powerful you never have enough’. In this full-length interview, Gary Younge talks to US historian and philosopher Noam Chomsky about why the Occupy movement is so important, where it goes from here, and how it will affect the election.

When Chomsky wept by Fred Branfman

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By Fred Branfman
Salon.com
June 17, 2012

 I first met Noam Chomsky, in Laos, where I showed him the devastating effects of U.S. air raids

Forty-two years ago I had an unusual experience. I became friendly with a guy named Noam Chomsky. I came to know him as a human being before becoming fully aware of his fame and the impact of his work. I have often thought of this experience since — both because of the insights it gave me into him and, more important, the deep trouble in which our nation and world find themselves today.

Chomsky: European states follow US lead in supporting Israel’s impunity

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Jun 14, 2012 by PressTVGlobalNews

US President Barack Obama once again has voiced unwavering support for Tel Aviv, reiterating that Washington is “decidedly more attentive” to Israel than it is to the Palestinians. Obama made the remarks at meeting with a visiting delegation of the US Orthodox Jewish community. He also called on the audience not to cast doubts on his loyalty to his Israeli allies.

Noam Chomsky on May Day, 2009: Labor History and Anarchism (repost) + May Day Started Here

Chomsky at the World Social Forum (Porto Alegre) in 2003 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Posted previously. Updated below.

with Noam Chomsky

Chomskyan
June 29, 2009

David Buccola (Buddhagem) interviews Noam Chomsky on May Day about labor history and anarchism.

May 1st, 2009, at his MIT office, Cambridge, Mass.

Pax Americana and the Weaponization of Space (2009; must-see)

with Bruce Gagnon
Featured Writer
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Organizing Notes
February 9, 2012

Space4Peace on Feb 7, 2012

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The prospect of Earth being ruled from space is no longer science-fiction. The dream of the original Dr. Strangelove, Wernher von Braun (from Nazi rocket-scientist to NASA director) has survived every US administration since WW2 and is coming to life. Today the technology exists to weaponize space, a massive American industry thrives, and nations are maneuvering for advantage.

Noam Chomsky: American Elections Are Bought – Ron Paul Has No Chance For Nomination

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DrKenHildebrandt on Jan 11, 2012

Noam Chomsky: The U.S.-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Agreement is ‘part of a global program of world militarization’

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by Afghan Youth Peace Volunteers
Waging Nonviolence
December 16, 2011

photo by Hakim
used with permission

The Afghan Youth Peace Volunteers is an Afghan youth group committed to building non-violent, non-military and egalitarian ways of life for Afghanistan. Their can be found at Our Journey to Smile.

[Editor's. note: This is a transcript of a conversation between members of the Afghan Youth Peace Volunteers and Noam Chomsky, which took place on September 21, 2011. Each question was asked in Dari and translated by Hakim.]