Friday, March 11, 2011

On The Matter Of Entities

This was probably conceived as a publicity stunt, but I think the meta-analysis of it is fascinating. I attended a talk by Dale Pendell last year in which he drew parallels between the Faustian concept of demons and spirits, and the present-day existence of corporations as entities endowed with personhood and rights. There's something there; certainly corporations have their own agendas and priorities that are not necessarily aligned with the priorities of the humans who work for them, they are the titans that presently bestride our planet, and it is arguable who is serving whom.

Read the whole story here: "Clergy Perform Exorcism On Chase Bank To Banish 'Demons Of Selfishness, Avarice" via Huffington Post

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