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- I spent most of the past four years hanging out with street hawkers, smugglers, and sub-rosa import/export firms to write Stealth of Nations, a book that chronicles the global growth of System D--the parallel economic arena that today accounts for half the jobs on the planet. Prior to that, I lived in squatter communities across four continents to write Shadow Cities, a book that attempts to humanize these vibrant, energetic, and horribly misunderstood communities. My articles on cities, politics, and economic issues have appeared in many publications, including Harper's, Scientific American, Forbes, Fortune, The Nation, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Metropolis, and City Limits. Before becoming a reporter, I worked as a community organizer and studied philosophy. I live in New York City and do most of my writing on manual typewriters.
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I think that the capitalism nor communism is the right answer for a christ. The german social capitalism system is already a good answer to that question. Unemployed, handicaped, old etc. get supported by the community over the taxes and social engagement. There must nobody die because of having nothing to eat or having no place to sleep. Thats why there is no need to take over private property. The respect of the property of others is important. Nevertheless it is funny that old people are founding a community supporting each other. This is maybe a new and better way for old people instead of the classical old people homes. Letting them feel needed and important instead of fenced in can be a concept. Maybe even mixed with families and children. Nice story ! Thanks Stefan
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