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Aliens Probably Exist

If you spend a bit of time looking into the topic of extraterrestrial beings you would probably also conclude that the evidence supporting the case is almost overwhelming. It really is pervasive enough that it doesn't require extensive research to be able to sift through the inconsistencies and discover the reality of the situation.

Utopia

Sometimes i want nothing more than to see the free market system burn but my impatience is unwarranted, the current system needs to run its course but it's end is inevitable. The financial industry, the legal industry, the arms industry, etcetera will all eventually disappear, not by force but through natural and predictable obsolescence.

Oligarchic Democracy versus Anarchic Democracy

Transparent Marketing

I've noticed a trend in corporate marketing towards a transparent/ethical company image . Most notable is Google and their unofficial 'do no evil' motto. As i've mentioned in a previous article , gaining so much trust is potentially hazardous in the long term but for the time being, we as consumers are benefiting from their ethical attitude. Even if the companies preach openness and honesty without actually practising it, they are publicly acknowledging that it is important and other companies will start to notice. The food and beverage industry still thrives on the 'cash cow consumer' approach to marketing but the financial industry for instance, is steeped devious dealings and an image of honesty can be especially beneficial to banks, insurance companies, etcetera. On the local front, there are two financial institutions that have come to my attention, who have taken to transparent marketing with full force; Capitec Bank and MiWay Insurance . Both Capite...