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What's in a Name?

In New Zealand, the vacuity of mainstream politics prompted one protester to change his name to Mickey Mouse and enter himself as a candidate.
So many others did likewise – adopting name like Alice in Wonderland – that Parliament rushed through a law banning anyone from running for office if he or she had legally changed a name within six months of an election.” –Alvin Toffler, Third Wave

We are keenly aware that politicians deceive, tell us what they think we want o hear to get elected.  Yet, although we decry this in politicians, could it be a symptom of society where everyone wears masks?


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“Between 1305 and the early 1800’s. the House of Taxis ran a form of pony express service all over Europe….   Its couriers clad in blue and silver uniforms, crisscrossed the continent carrying messages between princes and generals, merchants and money lenders.” –Alvin Toffler, The Third Wave We may think we are the first generation consumed by rapid communication but we are not.   Throughout our history it has been a priority. Of course, now in the 21 st century we must ask: are we better or worse for it?