Azzam Elayan
January, 24, 2014
The economic conference under way in Davos, Switzerland, is not about charity, philanthropy, giving back to society, or any of these lofty ideals, as we are told. So what is it about? Well, it is a networking forum for the power arbiters, Benedict Arnolds, and superbly wealthy movers and shakers of the world to exchange ideas on how to strengthen their ownership of and control over resources and intellectual capital.
The philanthropic veneer encasing the conference is just that, a thin layer of lies and promises, beneath which the real work of further empowering the already powerful takes place. Let us stop fooling ourselves, yes, let us stop thinking that any of those ruthless business sharks and politicians give a damn about anything beyond their ever expanding spheres of interest and influence.
Of course, there may be one, two, or even a few exceptions amongst the attendees, but not enough to change the character of the conference or to make a discernible difference for the average world citizen on whose behalf the conference is supposedly held.
(Photo credit: AP)
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