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The Bureaucrat and the Banker: Bob Diamond’s downfall

Posted on July 4, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

Bob Diamond is a shrewd, powerful, deal maker who does not understand bureaucratic politics. On Wall Street, or in the City, your word is your bond. If you cannot keep your word, you cannot do business. Lehman Brothers collapsed in … Continue reading →

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Hierarchies are networks! Hyperlinks do not subvert hierarchies.

Posted on March 28, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

For many who believe in the web as way to transform society, politics, and human life, my blog may come as a shock. There is no evidence to support the claim that hyperlinks subvert hierarchies.  When you check the evidence, … Continue reading →

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