Depressing, but fascinating and informative.
How can humankind apply the brakes to avoid the inevitable train wreck ahead? Only those with wealth and power can do it, which is why this is a depressing read.
How can humankind apply the brakes to avoid the inevitable train wreck ahead? Only those with wealth and power can do it, which is why this is a depressing read.
Utterly depressing and, in some places, eye-opening. Most of it I knew already. But, as I’m a glutton for punishment, I felt as though I HAD to read this book.
I kept thinking about how sad it is that such candour and depth of analysis, exemplified in this book, are not apparent in our national journalism and media outlets. Australian government secrecy does not “protect” the Australian public; it insulates the government’s practices from robust, evidence-based debate… which does not provide national security in any meaningful sense.
I kept thinking about how sad it is that such candour and depth of analysis, exemplified in this book, are not apparent in our national journalism and media outlets. Australian government secrecy does not “protect” the Australian public; it insulates the government’s practices from robust, evidence-based debate… which does not provide national security in any meaningful sense.
As a former tertiary sector employee, this book didn’t “enlighten” me greatly - I left because of some of the problems Williams outlines in this book. Sadly, it only highlighted the “corporate” approach many universities adopt, coupled with ill-advised funding cuts imposed by successive Australian federal governments. I sincerely hope that innovative and assertive approaches are taken to improve things in the future. 🤞🏻
I do not feel qualified to write a review of this important and impressive work. If you get the chance to read it, and you appreciate philosophical analysis, do it. 🖤
A masterpiece. I know this story will linger in my head for a long time. Coetzee’s words are potent, impactful. I look forward to reading his other works.
Wow. Lurid and rich descriptions. Quirkiness, weirdness, not run of the mill. But so profound. Sophisticated and thought-provoking. Simple and complex. I want to read it again.
