“The multitude of books is a great evil. There is no limit to this fever for writing; every one must be an author; some out of vanity, to acquire celebrity and raise up a name, others for the sake of mere gain”

Martin Luther wrote these words in the 1530’s. I ran across this quote yesterday and I was struck about how closely it sounds like some of the comments one hears today about blogging, social media and monetization.

And here’s another Plus c’est la change, plus c’est  la meme chose quote:

“The Earth is degenerating today. Bribery and corruption abound.
Children no longer obey their parents, every man wants to write a book,
and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching.”

Assyrian tablet, c. 2800 BCE

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I had no idea this film (which I first saw in a political science class in first year university more than 25 years ago) was available (legitimately) on the web. The subject of the film is the Algerian fight for independence in the 1950’s.

I cannot recommend it highly enough, for its stark, unflinching look at terrorism vs. colonialism, and what it does to people. Sadly, given what is happening in Gaza, Iraq etc. it is just as relevant today as when it was made, decades ago.

movie on Google Video

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