“But that’s the challenge – to change the system more than it changes you.” ― Michael Pollan, The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals This past Sunday (Earth Day- April 22nd), I inadvertently found myself in a protest for food sovereignty. Essentially, “food sovereignty” means the right for all people to have guaranteed [...]

Take a look at this engaging (and disturbing) passage about the future of technology; specifically, the future of artificial intelligence and automated work:   First let us postulate that the computer scientists succeed in developing intelligent machines that can do all things better than human beings can do them. In that case presumably all work [...]

  Most Berkeley students proudly uphold the historical accomplishments of the Free Speech Movement. We are not afraid to protest when the occasion calls for it. Although an arrest may make our parents a tad upset or worried, the thought of a night in jail is no true deterrent. But, the recent Supreme Court ruling [...]

As I compiled pro’s and con’s lists for the colleges I was deciding between senior year, I brushed off my parents’ concerns of liberal versus conservative schools.  Though I recognized that each school had a political slant, I assumed that any university of medium to large size must have a diversity of opinions.  To some [...]

  As expected, the dialogue surrounding the Kony 2012 campaign has been limited in scope.  One major side criticizes the campaign, pointing out flaws in the management of Invisible Children, as well as the subtle racism and neo-colonialism present in the short viral documentary.  The other major side espouses the campaign, brushing aside criticisms with [...]

Many of you have probably seen or heard of the KONY 2012 video that has been passed around on Facebook, Twitter, and other online websites. If you haven’t yet, watch the video here.   Since it was released on YouTube this past Monday, the 30-minute video has gone viral. According to Associated Press, the video [...]