David Grewal, author of "Network Power" on The Alcove

[dennyrayjr]

resist the new world order

[Ohneu]

Great!! Go Grewal!! An excellent and (almost) neutral approach of dynamic globalization. The biggest theoretical problem of his book is that he has a hard time explaining why the WTO is in a decision-deadlock, while at the same time promoting availability as the most optimal configuration of network properties.

[loktkey]

I wonder what he would think about social contracts in relation to globalization?

[illcedric]

@loktkey - I was hoping he'd get into that too. About 80% is just what the caption on the right cites (social dynamics of) and the rest interweaves free trade from a subjectivist viewpoint. If I have any criticisms it's expounding too generously on two-party partisanship (not just the Western Hemisphere. Most pundits across both aisles cite the argument as obsolete) and too sparingly on corporate references. (cont...)

[illcedric]

Other than that, a must read; he writes very tangibly. You can get an awesome deal with the Borders card.

If you want full-blown social contracts and impending doctrines, read Kevin Phillips' "Bad Money" -- I always find myself referencing back to him solely for this.

[loktkey]

Already read Phillips, but thanks for the recommendation.

Yes, the rise of a new paradigm for social contract is a fascinating subject.

Some interesting ideas have related to racist and paternal contracts within traditional society.

Perhaps these will be reduced? Perhaps a new field of global-ethics will become popularized?

Areas like China and Pakistan censor the networks reducing the likelihood that network power alone will be able to foster emergent ideologies.

[landslide333]

Great time watching that dude talk!

[dugfriendly]

Excellent interview on a great topic. Gotta read this book. I remember being especially disappointed by Gladwell's book when it seemed to turn into a primer on commercial marketing. Perhaps they were the most abundant models. "Network Power" hints at being more philosophical. Can't wait to read it. Thanks, Mark!

[purplemoldu]

really like the way he explains his ideas about Globalization. Wiish he had talked about a phenomenon like Facebook and people's global need to create a social network there but fascinating research he did there!

[VirtausFi]

nice interview

[danroduw06]

Excellent interview and interesting topic. I will definitely be buying this book.

[jeffnorelco]

good non-histrionic discussion about globalization and all that stuff