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- Brian Adam
- Alpharetta, GA
- United States
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Why is the Nick Hanauer talk not posted?
I haven't been a member for long, but I've been watching TED talks for years now consistently checking in for new videos. Frankly, the talks have gotten a little bland in the past few months. Then I hear through the grapevine of Nick Hanauer's lecture and how Mr. Anderson has decided to censor it. I'm extremely disappointed in the decision. This is an issue on the mind of many people in America and those interested in American politics and economics. It's an something that deserves to be heard by many more people than the elite TED audiences, and what better way to spread this worthy idea than posting the lecture online, sooner rather than later. The cited reason for omitting the lecture was that it was "too political." I have to say that is a terrible excuse. When has TED attempted to remain apolitical? Speakers have discussed societal ills like poverty and war; Jonathan Haidt has put forth an explanation of the psychological differences between the Republicans and Democrats; Sam Harris proposed science can substitute religion as a source of morality, and very early on in TED's history Richard Dawkins was allowed to promote militant atheism; other hot button political issues like contraception and climate change have been discussed here (often more than once); and all of these speakers had the video of their quite political talks posted. All of a sudden we can't view here a perspective on the issue of income inequality from Mr. Hanauer? I seem to remember Richard Wilkinson discussing a very similar topic posted back in October 2011. Mr. Anderson, I think a more substantial explanation is in order regarding your decision not to post Mr. Hanauer's talk online other than it being "too political." I can't speak for anyone else, but I see the decision as an act of cowardice reflecting on the organization as a whole. It suggests that we, the public, have lost TED as a forum for intellectual discussion and consideration regarding important issues, political or otherwise.
Bruce Ball
May 30 2012: Thought provoking is the ability to create (or resolve) dissonance or disagreement. Ted is not saying this is true or false, but by censoring the talk, they belittle my opportunity to think for myself. If it is factually false, then I can see where they may not want to share the idea, but this is an opinion.
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May 30 2012: this is not what thought provoking means. it is exactly the "headbutting" anderson wanted to avoid. thought provoking would mean to challenge the audience's beliefs. but that talk fails that on many levels. it actually reinforces some widespread views that are hard to back up with reasoning, namely that we should tax the rich and have fun.
the fun part is that "trickle down" economics indeed bad science, but not for the reasons hanauer rakes together. the topic could be discussed in an interesting way. but this talk is not much else than slightly disguised political propaganda (aka lip service).
Bruce Ball
May 30 2012: Bravo (for the comment and conversation)... Censorship, by Ted, of opinions that may or may not be political, or popular... and the idea of Ted censoring anything thought provoking is just wrong. Are they protecting us from ourselves ? The Nick Hanauer talk is available (elsewhere) on line, and should be shared.
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May 30 2012: exactly how that talk is thought provoking? what thoughts you had after watching it / reading it / reading about it that you didn't have earlier?
Anthony Osterman
May 17 2012: I read the article concerning this on http://www.businessinsider.com/ and felt enough outraged to make an account here to express it. I regularly share TED videos on Facebook with my friends and family.
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I think what bothers me the most about the decision not to release the video is that Chris Anderson agrees with speaker's views. So what we have is TED censoring something they believe to be true, because it agrees with one political party and not another. Where's the integrity? If you would censor a view because you are afraid of the controversy it would generate, you are no better than partisan news media you are seeking to distance yourself from.
The day academic integrity bows to political correctness is the day we throw academic integrity out the window.May 24 2012: 1. "Corporate censorship is the process by which editors in corporate media outlets intervene to disrupt the publishing of information that portrays their business or business partners in a negative light,[3][4] or intervene to prevent alternate offers from reaching public exposure.[5]" -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship
2. World English Dictionary@ http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/censor
censor (ˈsɛnsə)
— n
1. a person authorized to examine publications, theatrical presentations, films, letters, etc, in order to suppress in whole or part those considered obscene, politically unacceptable, etc
3."Economic censorship is more difficult to define. The Roman essayist Cicero used the immortal phrase "Cui bono?" (Who Profits? -- the ancient version of our "Follow the money."). But numbers may tell only part of the story. In a situation where there is economic censorship, is it isolated or undertaken in conjunction with some type of political censorship? Is there a monopoly within a certain country that is threatened by competition, or a class of oligarchs that is threatened by the emergence of real economic opportunity for smaller firms? Is the economy in a locale more prone to monopolistic arrangements than to genuine competition and innovation?" @ http://gilc.org/speech/osistudy/censorship/
4."To understand censorship, and the impulse to censor, it is necessary to strip away the shock epithet value that is attached to the word at first utterance. One must recognize that censorship and the ideology supporting it go back to ancient times, and that every society has had customs, taboos, or laws by which speech, dress, religious observance, and sexual expression were regulated. In Athens, where democracy first emerged, censorship was well known as a means of enforcing the prevailing orthodoxy." @ http://gilc.org/speech/osistudy/censorship/
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May 25 2012: Hi Don,
Thanks for the link!
What is your take on this quote?
"if the public ignores laws enacted by a democratically elected representatives, the system falls apart."
May 25 2012: Hey MItch, not sure if you are asking me or Don. I think it is a sticky wicket of a question, not knowing the rule of law in Canada. However, if I apply that here in the United States, I would have to first take some exception or analysis of our so called democratically elected representatives who then pass laws that fall outside of their constituents wishes or majority. Rule of law should inherently be law for the people not against the people even though in some cases they are there to protect people from people so to speak. I dont' think rule of law should ever be written in stone and should be subject to people's input, criticism, debate and discussion, while being updated and applicable to the times while not being used to curtail the freedoms of the general public. Such as the indefinite detention issues raised by the US NDAA act. If we always swallow the rule of law without appropriate room for civil dissent and discussion, we will quickly find ourselves surrounded by a fence of fascism with not only no room for dissent but harsh penalties for doing so. That begins to impinge on our rights to freedom of speech as the law or its penalties are unevenly applied and make citizens fearful to express themselves. Sorry--long and complex and I am surely no expert. This would be a good topic questions for another conversation starter to be sure! Thanks for bringing it up Don and Mitch.May 25 2012: Thanks Barbara,
I appreciate your analysis - I had my own ideas, but wanted to get perspective - from both you and Don (since the quote is from Don's link)
I think it high-lights a large part of the issue of this thread. It's good because it covers both the content, and the context of rules, representation and discression.
Mitch SMith
May 25 2012: Hi Don,
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Many thanks - I appreciate your well considered reply.
I asked because, in the past, I have had a great belief in the rule of law, but now I'm not so sure.
The quote is, to me. clearly "spin" .. but it has seeds of real concern in it. I was not ready to discard the sentiment, but undersatnd what is the real motivation of the writer.
Maybe, if the system is not shown to represent the public, then .. surely it should be fixed before it falls apart? I would dearly love to return my full support to the rule of law.
I too feel something approaching, but the storm of words covers it. I try to retreat into science, but there it is again.
In this thread, it is a bit lke the demonstrations in Canada - difference being that TED are not elected .. and the answer must be in how serious they are to give representation to the subscriber.
In my country, if I have a question about the way my representative is representing me, I write directly to ask. I am always replied - whether I agree or not, and sometimes I am peasantly surprised. I will sign pettitions and such public demonstrations only as a second resort.
But there seems a deep bifurcation between the reality of government and the awareness of issues in the comunity. My most urgent lobby is to get psych resources into the detention camps holding refugees. A couple of programs were started, but not much result is forthcoming. And in the media, it is all about assuming the worst of refugees and how they can be punished and villified more. So much so, that it becomes a major policy vote-winner to hurt these defenceless people more.
Indeed - clobber over heal. Many of the comments under today's talk on bad laws underscores this .. this brings tears to my heart..
My best best regards to you Don.
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May 24 2012: If you would like to continue the discussion without taking up the people's time here about my or your style of posting here is my email. email@example.com
Aja B.
May 24 2012: I realize this is somewhat ironic, given the topic under discussion, but we still need to follow the Terms of Use and refrain from personal insults, including calling each other censors and trolls. Sorry!
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May 24 2012: I would agree. My apologies as well.May 25 2012: @Barbara Bearden: Linking to all those reference sites on the meaning of "censorship" is pointless here. Reason: TED still has some rights to the video, as they were the ones who produced it. It is still available on Youtube. TED could have taken a hard stance against it, and either 1. not have posted the video in the first place or 2. (if they did not post it themselves) have it pulled from Youtube for copyright violations. Instead, Chris links to it on his blog.
We have all seen the talk, and we may all watch it again, as many times as we wish, from wherever we are. TED is not doing anything to stop us from doing so. How is it censorship?
May 25 2012: I would beg to differ John, nothing is pointless in the pursuit of learning or discussion.
I simply posted the definitions I found on several cites with the website link so one could go and view the article in its entirety and decide for themselves or to help add to the discussion of whether or not people feel it is censorship of a kind--there are many example of private censorship if you read the articles as well as others--as this part of the topic is a recurring theme with other posters as well. I did not add comment to the post to let them stand as they are written for people to read and continue the expanded topic of what is censorship in this light or not, along with the broader economic topics at play. Certainly you are entitled to your opinion but have you read them? The conversation was extended by TED so obviously they feel there is some point as well to the discussions.
By all means add your points as to why you don't think it is censorship or how you feel about them not posting it or the merits of the economic points, Nothing is pointless--that is why we are here in the first place.
Thank you.
May 25 2012: Sure. I can go into details of whether or not it was pointless. But before that, do you agree that this was not a case of censorship?May 25 2012: John, again with all due respect, I was not asking you to go into whether it was pointless. That is your opinion about my post. Fine but I disagree with you and am not going to defend the posting, it stands on its own without comment for discussion. Why don't you go read them in the entirety and then post on why you feel this is not a case of censorship be it personal or corporate under some of those definitions. Then read through the entire thread to see what all of have said and you will likely find your answers there. After you have posted your thoughts about the issues we are discussing with out making personal remarks about the "value" of a posting, I would love to reply to your answers with discussions on our thoughts and opinions in a respectful manner. Until then...have a great weekend.
John Frum
May 26 2012: I guess you misunderstood. I made no personal remarks. I made no value judgments either. I did make a judgment about its aptness... after I read the comments.
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I gave my reason already: We have all seen the talk, and we may all watch it again, as many times as we wish, from wherever we are. TED is not doing anything to stop us from doing so. How is it censorship?May 28 2012: A petition, calling for ted to post Nick Hanauer's Talk.
You may sign it here:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/post-nick-hanauer-s-talk-on-ted-com.html.May 24 2012: TED should post the Nick Hanauer talk. Why the censorship?
May 24 2012: Hi Gilbert, There is no censorship. Please read Chris Anderson's response to this question on his blog: http://tedchris.posterous.com
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May 24 2012: I quote from an article posted on Salon: "Because TED is for, and by, unbelievably rich people, they tiptoe around questions of the justness of a society that rewards TED attendees so much for what usually amounts to a series of lucky breaks. Anderson says he declined to promote the Hanauer talk because it was "mediocre" (that has never once stopped TED before, but we needn't get too deep into that)but an email from Anderson to Hanauer on the decision was more a critique of Hanauer's thesis than a criticism of his performance.
Anderson cited, specifically, his concern that "a lot of business managers and entrepreneurs would feel insulted" by the argument that multimillionaire executives hire more employees only as a "last resort."
(The entire recent history of the fixation on short-term returns, obsession with "efficiency," and "streamlining" of most American corporations escaped the notice of Mr. Anderson, apparently.) I can't imagine this line-by-line response to all the points raised in a TED Talk happening for an "expert" on any subject other than the general uselessness and self-importance of self-proclaimed millionaire "job creators." by ALEX PAREENE found @
http://www.salon.com/2012/05/21/dont_mention_income_inequality_please_were_entrepreneurs/May 24 2012: With all due respect: Given the above--that Mr. Anderson reportedly told Mr. Hanauer in an email his concerns--see above-- and my posts about what constitutes censorship from various sources (which is a broad and very charged label, I agree) and all the posts here, how can you further defend this position without more comment than just referring to his post over and over again. I think have all read it and it just does not really answers the questions still being discussed here. To continue to not allow the video--despite some media outlets saying it has been posted I cannot find it--is TED's right but it certainly is our right to question this as to the answers he gave for why it was not posted. The more we discuss, the more we confer, the more we read outside of TED about this topic, the more not posting it smacks of personal censorship in the form of withholding information such as the quote above, "In Athens, where democracy first emerged, censorship was well known as a means of enforcing the prevailing orthodoxy."
The prevailing orthodoxy does not want these myths drug into the light of day for inspection and dialogue by the very masses they entomb.
Does this mean TED is part of the prevailing orthodoxy?
I think we all agree that it was not "too political" but rather offended the prevailing orthodoxy.May 17 2012: I say we do something about this. I propose that we at least start a petition, demanding that this talk be published.
And spread the word with the ted community.
Is anyone with me (Brian)?
May 17 2012: i'd sign it. because i want to comment on that talk, for it is being alarmingly ignorant on basic economics.
Brian Adam
May 17 2012: I think that's a good reason to post it as well. See if Hanauer's argument can stand up to the analysis and critique of experts and well-read people. Subject it to memetic natural selection, if you will. If the talk gets posted, I look forward to hearing your counterpoints, Krisztian.May 21 2012: Alright, here is the finished petition.
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You may sign it here:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/post-nick-hanauer-s-talk-on-ted-com.html.May 17 2012: I'd sign it too. I'd do something to start it (In some sort of conversation? An email to the organization?).May 19 2012: I would sign, post it.
May 21 2012: Alright, here is the finished petition.
You may sign it here:
Eoghan Nolan
May 30 2012: My tuppence ha'penny (or two cents as you might say): Love the fact that the audience response was 'mediocre' so at least I now know that all those apparent standing ovations which seem to be given at Ted talks like this one are actually a scramble for the toilet.
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The talk in question has been described as 'pointless' and 'partisan'. The last talk I watched on Ted was a nice old man demonstrating in real time how to use less paper towel. I suspect this could also be described as mediocre and pointless and imagine that if your livelihood involved the manufacture, distribution or marketing of paper towels it might also appear partisan.
Ted, do please feel free by all means to practise quality control. Note, however, this doesn't have to be after the event. It could begin with the invitation to a speaker to expand on a topic they are known for, and might continue right up to a rehearsal preview of the talk in question.
Scott Nesler
May 26 2012: Others have given good reason why Nick Hanauer's talk is not posted on TED. All can judge the respect of Mr. Hanuaer's argument at:
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I would bet a majority would find Mr. Hanuaer's lecture of interest. How many agree with him and the level of agreement will vary by individual, ideology, religion, and locality. A media has the right to ban the visibility of a thought if the thought is contrary to the purpose of the media. TED has a financial purpose. What individuals have to say in this media can conflict with TED's purpose and potential for financial gain.
The question should not be if Mr. Hanauer was censured and removed from TED's media, the question is what kind of media would bring demographic visibility to an argument revered by some and held in contempt by others? Mr. Hanauer's lecture may be worthy of the final draft, though someone else's argument may be measured as offensive because it lacks respect, it is incomplete, it has not been properly reviewed, the collateral effects are discounted, and/or it is factually incorrect. Could a new media provide opportunity and feedback to an author to improve an argument?
Could there be a true public media? A media for the public and by the public. A media where quality and demographic visibility is determined from the measurement of the participants. A media where feedback motivates an author to improve the quality and respect for the argument. Is the thought posed in the following TED idea possible?
May 26 2012: who on earth ever said that the talk would be offensive?
Scott Nesler
May 26 2012: I suggest a more plausible reason Mr. Hanauer's lecture is not posted is because it is an attack against some financial contributors. The majority of TED viewers would "not" be threatened or find Mr. Hanauer's argument offensive. The majority would likely measure the lecture higher than mediocre.
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My argument is whether a media could be developed removed from the distraction of financial gain. Whether computer algorithms could utilize public measurement to steer who, when, where, and how an argument acquires visibility. Could such a media steer individuals to topics where contribution evolves into quality, coherency, respect, and solution instead of chaos, mayhem, disrespect, ignorance, bigotry, greed, as well as the other attributes of immoral behaviour.
Mr. Hanauer identified what he saw as a problem. Hiding that thought reduces visibility to connect those wishing to participate in the solution. Maybe a new media should examine how to attract individuals willing to build a thought instead of tear it down.
To answer Mr. Pintér query on "what argument do I have for publishing a mediocre and partisan talk?" Mediocre is a subjective measurement with little intellectual insight. TED is worthy of a better response. Here are my suggestions;
What is the Do Good Gauge?
A Better Way for Political Discourse
This I Believe
Plus the ability for readers to tag relative association to an author's argument and for the public to gauge that tag from highly relative and supportive to highly relative but counter supportive. Examples include quotations, fallacy, constitutionality, and prior legal decisions.
This idea is copyrighted in the Creative Commons by a Share-Alike license. I hope those interested will keep me in mind
May 26 2012: nobody finds it offensive or threatening.
the reasons given were: mediocre and partisan. not offensive.
now what arguments do you have for publishing a mediocre and partisan talk?May 22 2012: Hanauer:' We became enthralled with the view that wealth trickled down from the top and that if you poured money into rich people, sort of like an ingredient, prosperity and jobs would squirt out of them like donuts.
And if you understand economies in the 19th century way that view is plausible and I think a lot of people accepted it.
And look, lots of rich people accepted it because it's a super convenient thing to accept, right? What a great story that the less taxes I pay, the better off everyone else will be. This is a marvelously self-justifying viewpoint, but at the end of the day it hasn't worked.
It's kind of been a catastrophe for everybody in the country except people like me and I think it's time for us all to sort of look up and reexamine these assumptions and go another way.'
May 23 2012: Tax is one thing. It is usually circumvented by operating living expenses within the corporate shelter - and then using the corporate shelter to attract subsidy from public funding.
No one has mentioned the elephant in the room - it is more responsible for income disparity than unballanced taxation - it is usury, and it gobbles up more than half of every dollar earned or spent.
It has mandated the dangerous practice of fiat currency and thrives on fractional lending - it demands unsustainable artificial exponential growth.
I say - shoot the damn elephant before you stomp on the rats.
May 23 2012: Now you're talking Mitch! Where have you been?
Mitch SMith
May 23 2012: I have my own understanding of economy - and politics.
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The irony is that no rule is sufficient beyond the frame of its casting. It is good for the moment, and then it is obsolete.
Everyone (including me) think they have nailed it - and we all go out to promote our vision. But it's not vision.
Life is dynamic. it is the rule of "Maya" that all things percieved are wrong.
The best we can do is adapt - and to do it we must treat our insights as past artifacts .. the older they get .. the less true they become - reality marches on .. we can do more than follow.
I get stuck .. we all get stuck.
This is why the great prophets preach forgiveness. Let us all do the best we can - that is more than enough.
(edit: Joanne, I really should not even be spending time here in the TED forums .. I have no idea why I am so attracted. I should be in my workshop persuing my temporal mandate - to provide for me and mine. ANd yet, I cannot turn away. Perhaps this is a social meme that requires sustinence - I'm OK with that, perhaps it is a new form of life that we should promote as fathers and mothers? But the science tells me that this is no more than an adiction. And .. to what purpose does this adiction work? Perhaps as a venue for me and you to deliver our secret value? maybe, maybe not. There is something - I cannot see clearly enough beyond my desire to give. DOes that make me human? Maybe .. maybe not ..maybe the human I desire to be? If so .. well, at least I am not alone)May 28 2012: Yes I have been accused of being a TED addict too. I too sometimes even enjoy a conversation when I should be doing other things...what can I say? I am weak and human. On the other hand, I have learnt a great deal, enjoyed discussing things I never normally get to talk about among my regular circle of friends, and I have met some wonderful, really wonderful people.
In these times, we need hope. TED brings a sense of hope.May 25 2012: Joanne! We need you back in the discussion to give us some balance! :)
May 28 2012: Hi Barbara. The question; whether or not removing the talk from TED was an act of censorship or not, rests on when and why the talk was posted on Youtube. This may have been done as a conciliatory measure, i.e damage control. If so, I applaud this but the talk should still be aired on TED. This is what we expect from our forum. This would be democratic and it would restore faith. I ask for this again.
John Norland
May 21 2012: Chris Anderson (TED talk curator) wrote in his blog that Hanauer, "included a number of arguments that were unconvincing." Which arguments and in what way were they unconvincing? Also, how was it "explicitly partisan"?
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I'm seeking to understand.May 17 2012: Censoring the important issues is not a civil way to do things. How much can you respect a company, which is supposed to bring up big questions, while censoring the most essential ones?
Actually this is not the only case, There are many controversial TEDx speeches, which will not get to the "mainstream", though so many people have watched them. And it's virtually impossible to get them under translation.
It's all about the money. TED is just a platform for certain areas of society. After these incidents, my respect for the whole money-driven company has gone down the drain. Keep the people misinformed, there are other choises too.
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May 23 2012: Doing my slow best Don - and I thank you (once again).
I still see a need to take the unpopular stance sometimes - if only to be proved wrong.
I am sympathetic to the TED dilema, having been in it a time or 2.
The dynamics of the politic is worth exploring for all concerned. Even to my detriment - the net value is not lost. .. a lesson indeed.
edward long
May 20 2012: Of course TED has a policy governing content. How could they not? If they exercise their right to not post something they must be prepared for the robust feedback which may follow. If they cannot justify their decision then a new dilemma arises. This is the best place on the internet for free-exchange of decent, respectful, and appropriate ideas because TED exercises control. If that control is unpopular or prejudicial then they will need to explain themselves.
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May 20 2012: Very well said.May 21 2012: HI Edward,
Yes, I think TED was blind-sided by this and have not handled it as well as they might have.
I agree that they should be a litte more explicit about their policy.
That said, it remains that no matter how explicit any policy is framed, there will always be borderline decisions that can not cleanly fit into policy, and subjective factors will rule to the safe side of the line - and these will turn out right or wrong only after time has unfolded.
Perhaps this issue will cause some revision .. but it cannot be published. Hanauer has made sure of that.
Maybe TED will grow through the experience, but they cannot go beyond hardenning what policies they already have as a defensive measure. THey are bound to publish no more than what has already been stated. And now they will just sit tight and wait for teh novelty to fade.
THeir only other alternative is go on the extreme offensive and drown Hanauer and everyone else criticising them in lawyers, but that's not their style.
edward long
May 21 2012: TED.com is funded by folks who have the desire and the mean$ to attend live conferences. Whatever appeals to those patrons is what site administrators will pursue and encourage. Whatever those patrons dislike will be discouraged and possibly banned. The Golden Rule says those who have the GOLD make the RULES. TED Conversations is a gift to us from those patrons and sponsors. They encourage the free spreading of ideas they deem worthy. They can take their marbles and leave if they want and we can go back to the seedy forums in the back alleys of the internet. I hope they choose to clarify this issue and put to rest any challenges of their integrity.
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May 21 2012: And there lies the rub.
A few good philosophers identify what you know .. and what you know that others know. The emperor's naked clothes yes?
THe power of TED is in what the sponsors do not tell them.. That is not an easy road. They must exist in the space between the doubt.
This is the nature of gold.
We creep around a sleeping tiger.May 21 2012: please read Chris Anderson's response to this question on his blog: http://tedchris.posterous.com
If you're interested in TEDTalks on income inequality, start with this playlist of talks and blog posts:
Thank you!May 21 2012: Before posting misleading comments about misunderstood issue, please read Chris Anderson's response to this question on his blog: http://tedchris.posterous.com
If you're interested in TEDTalks on income inequality, start with this playlist of talks and blog posts:
Thank you!
edward long
May 21 2012: I have now read Mr. Anderson's explanation of this issue. It helped greatly and I apologize for not reading it sooner. Perhaps a brief explanation of my reluctance to read it will be helpful going forward. When my house is burning my sole concern is to save what means the most to me. If the Hanauer issue is the fire, the Anderson post was viewed by me as, most probably, a safety memo about fire safety in the home which I might read later, but right now let's get the fire out! Right or wrong I think many folks see it that way. TED should post the facts under a bold banner identifying it as a solution (extinguish the fire), not a defense argument (fire safety memo). TED chose to not post the talk on the basis that it was "not truly special"; that it was "needlessly partisan"; and that it was "unconvincing". Those are good reasons to not post it. I need to know that if someone produced the same content in a convincing, non-partisan, truly special talk you would post it.Thank you.
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May 22 2012: Thank You, Edward for reading Chris Anderson's response. Indeed we have several talks on income equality, already posted on TED.com. You can see the list here: http://blog.ted.com/2012/05/17/playlist-the-roots-and-effects-of-income-equality/May 22 2012: I disagree Edward. I read a transcript of the talk. Its uplifting. Conversely I found Chris's response defensive and unconvincing.
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'•Anderson previously stated "But I think a lot of business managers and entrepreneurs would feel insulted by that statement as given." This makes it clear that he wasn't as much concerned about the quality of Hanauer's argument as he was about how his friends would react to the talk.
•As cited in the National Journal article: "TED officials told Hanauer initially they were eager to distribute it. 'I want to put this talk out into the world!' one of them wrote him in an e-mail in late April. But early this month they changed course, telling Hanauer that his remarks were too 'political' and too controversial for posting." The video was planned to be posted and it was Anderson who shut it down.
•The idea that TED doesn't post controversial or political videos is also not true. "Other TED talks posted online veer sharply into controversial and political territory, including NASA scientist James Hansen comparing climate change to an asteroid barreling toward Earth, and philanthropist Melinda Gates pushing for more access to contraception in the developing world."
•At several points in the ongoing discussion, Anderson suggests that Hanauer's talk is either based on bad logic or that its conclusions don't make sense. He doesn't offer any evidence to back up the claim, though, and a view of the talk makes it seem quite clear that the conclusions Hanauer reaches are not only pretty solid and backed by evidence, but so obvious as to border on common sense.'May 20 2012: I agree with Chris Anderson that a number of claims made by Mr. Hanauer could be challenged as untrue. However, the talk rings true. It captures something that has been chafing me for some time now.
The right-wing politicians and media outlets that lean right have increasingly adopted a new language to describe the rich. They are job creators. Progressive taxation is bad because it invariably punishes job-creators, and thus job creation. Mr. Hanauer's talk is the first I've heard that demolishes the myth. And, he executes it all in five minutes. That is astounding.
Mr. Hanauer emphasises the importance of customers for job creation, but he does not suggest that we should now start calling customers job creators. That would be foolish. Mr. Hanauer also does not suggest customers be given special previleges for their role in the job creation cycle. All he is saying (as I understand it), and this I approve whole-heartedly, is that the rich have been accorded tax benefits that has contributed to rising inequality, which hurts everyone, rich and poor alike, from business perspective.
Prof. Wilkinson showed us why inequality could be bad for society; Mr. Hanauer has illustrated why it is bad for business, as well.
May 20 2012: Hmm... I have managed to view the talk elsewhere, and I am really curious what claims you think were even subject to debate. He made it quite clear which parts represented his opinions and most of his research was well known to me. I'll have to reread Chris Anderson's comments, but they struck me quite unfavorably. I think that TED has been captured by the big money donors. That actually makes me believe this is clearly censorship and suspect that it's cowardice, too.
For what it is worth, I think we could do better by using donation models similar to Kickstarter. I actually proposed something similar called "reverse auction charity shares" for small donors before I ever heard of Kickstarter, but I haven't been in a position to implement my version. I do think Kickstarter is mostly good, but I think it needs more support for project management, both in preparing the project proposals and in evaluating them afterwards.
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May 19 2012: Hi Varian,
To get the true story, you can read Chris Anderson's response on his blog: tedchris.posterous.com
Thank you.May 17 2012: "I can't speak for anyone else, but I see the decision as an act of cowardice reflecting on the organization as a whole."
You can speak for me as one.
I agree fully with you, Brian.
(P.S. here's the article, regarding the issue posted on Yahoo: http://news.yahoo.com/income-inequality-apparently-too-touchy-subject-ted-205812322.html)
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May 17 2012: I'm seeding the meme about how nice it would be nice to hear this recorded as a podcast or in a Youtube video.
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I am disconcerted that something like this would not be released to the public. Since discovering TED I have eaten many meals to a TED talk because I really enjoy the data driven ideas and innovation. This is bad for the freedom of ideas. I recommend a talk about the puppetry of our political system and the need for systematic change to make it less of an endorsement for a party and more about change. Both parties could then relate to "The enemy of my enemy is my friend" and everyone would go home happily ever after everything got fixed.
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May 29 2012: How do you motivate participation in ideas? It could be done. Though it is too easy to distract with ignorance, fear, bias, chaos, and mayhem. You point out three focal points of analysis. What form of media could steer analysis in the direction of solution or betterment?
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Internet technology will inevitably allow more to participate in social topics. Whether the discussion brings vision to a higher good is to be questioned.
Thank you Mr. Wesley for the quotations. I've been collecting them for a tool of association. A tool allowing readers to tag an author's thought from a post, essay, or thesis. Once the tag is made future readers can grade the tag from highly relative and supportive to highly relative and counter supportive. The tool is still in the idea phase.
iGoogle Do Good Gauge Quote Randomizer
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May 25 2012: Thumbs up---it won't let me give you anymore this week! :)May 26 2012: Great quotes Don - thanks!May 24 2012: Jonathan Smart +2Reply
1 day ago: A petition, calling for ted to post Nick Hanauer's Talk.
You may sign it here:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/post-nick-hanauer-s-talk-on-ted-com.html.May 22 2012: A petition, calling for ted to post Nick Hanauer's Talk.
You may sign it here:
May 22 2012: Sign it guys if you believe it!May 21 2012: I agree. Why not post the Nick Hanauer talk and let the public decide?
I, like many other avid TED fans, am perplexed by the decision not to show the Nick Hanauer talk on ted.com. Link to YouTube video for those who haven't seen it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bBx2Y5HhplI Why censor it? Why not put it out there and let the community decide if it's an "idea worth spreading." What's interesting is the naiveté that TED and Chris Anderson demonstrate by not doing so. In an era of social media and online engagement such as now, acting like broadcasters and media folks of the past who control the spread of ideas via their narrow agendas, channels and mediums is just silly. And, perhaps I was mistaken, but I thought TED Talks were meant to spur discussion and debate, as well as inspiration. And, it looks like he got a standing ovation from most of the room present when the talk was recorded. I'm confused.
And, ironically, this talk could likely end up becoming one of the most-watched talks *ever* precisely because of its having been censored. It's already nearing half a million on YouTube and spawned this on time.com:
and there is a change.org petition (that I just signed) here: http://www.change.org/petitions/ted-talks-publish-nick-hanauer-s-ted-talk.
Here's to hoping you sort this out sooner rather than later, TED.
May 22 2012: Hi Chris,
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please read Chris Anderson's response to this question on his blog: http://tedchris.posterous.com
If you're interested in TEDTalks on income inequality, start with this playlist of talks and blog posts:
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The Capitals have lost four straight, including two in a row in regulation,
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After blowing a third-period lead in a 4-3 regulation loss at Pittsburgh on
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The Kala is a luxury boutique resort that offers something more than just a being in a resort itself and it certainly has done so for the hundreds of beautifully preserved French-Colonial Cambodian antiques and fittings distributed throughout this 38-room-and-villa boutique hillside resort. Our goal is to go beyond the luxury hotel and dream holiday. We want our guests to enter into the lifestyle of the extraordinary and provide a quality old service beyond your expectations. Our main focus lies on giving our guest unimaginable amount of surprises that are worth remembering. The decorative objects and furniture in the Kala will make you feel like staying in your own private gallery. We intend "The Kala Experience" to be light years ahead of the city hotels. The feeling has been linked to "being slipped the keys to an incredibly stylish friend's home".
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Date of stay:
May 05, 2014
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Great relaxing environment and service at the hotel. Is a little out of town which is great but can be expensive to travel as foreigners get overcharge in Koh Samui.
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Nice and easy
May 13, 2014
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Heather Jane Robertson
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Nov 05, 2012
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This was a great place to stay. Highly recommended for those wishing to be a little away from the busy commercial areas. Not recommended for those with mobility issues. This is a cliiff side hotel with many stairways.
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No problems
Nov 11, 2012
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Andrew Hanson
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Oct 23, 2012
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Fun-tastic services from the Kala team especially Jack and awesome place to rest and relax...unforgettable holiday
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Excellent and competitive
Oct 26, 2012
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Dahlan Othman
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Oct 20, 2012
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It s our honeymoon trip and the room is simply terrific. The 6 ft bed and the 180 boundless seaview are awesome. We enjoy the room, the food, the pool, the kayak, the spa, the service...well, everything! With this room rate, it s really a good bargain. The hotel is a bit remote from the city centre but free shuttle bus is provided.
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Excellent booking service
Oct 24, 2012
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Fong Pui Lai
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even place is small,but services was nice. we arrived early ,staff still give us a room .thank your all.
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Jan 06, 2011
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beautiful view but that s all. Beach access is only by walking on the main road, free shuttle to lamai provided by hotel only once per day at a time nobody really would use. So be ready to be always looking for a taxi. Tours proposed by hotel happened to be nothing like what was explained on paper. Staff even though kind too limited. Overall disappointing
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all was perfect
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Dec 31, 2009
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Good Views - found it to be very steep - lots of steps. Breakfast was rather boring - could only choose from a set menu. Rather disappointed in our room location as we booked in July for our December holiday and found we where one row behind the good sea view villa s and the place was not fully booked out, we where there for 5 nights. No real privacy in your pool area. There is no beach in front of the hotel only big rocks, they do have a shuttle service to a nearby beach. If you want a very quiet holiday - the place to go.
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Excellent - will only book through Sawadee.
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Our first trip to Samui, on our honeymoon. We had extensively looked up the hotel, and found it to be everything we expected! Stayed at the Presidential Suite, and found it to be more than comfortable and EXTREMELY private. A little pricey, but an overall excellent eperience!
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Quite efficient and reliable.
Nov 02, 2009
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Basit Mansoor
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Feb 22, 2009
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We have been really impressed by the quality of this hotel. The rooms, furniture and decoration are very well done. Lots of attention have been given to the design of this hotel. But most the staff is really nice and friendly. We would definitely return there if we have the occasion. Highly recommended.
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Marc Proulx
Date of stay:
Sep 07, 2008
Accommodation and facilities:
Fabulous views, warm, friendly staff. Very comfortable accomodation. Language barrier a bit of a problem (got the same breakfast each day:not what we ordered) Private pool villas not so private. Would have preferred if transfers were part of the deal. Thought a bit odd that extra charges were levied to have fresh milk supplied for the morning and evening, in room, coffees. But on the whole a great experience and would not hesitate to return: and probably will soon. Far enough away from downtown Chaweng to be tranquill but close enough to commute there each day in approx 15 mins. 10 mins in other direction is Lamai beach which is far less crowded but with less services available still, a great beach. We hired a motor scooter for approx $8.00 (au) per day (at the hotel) and toured around the island. Found our own elephant trecking, waterfalls, deserted beaches and discovered the real Koh Samui and its people, a fantastic and safe experience. I would recommend this holiday and thank the staff at the Kala for their attention and service.
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Booking service easy and straight forward, no fuss, all was done as requested.
Sep 09, 2008
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Bernie Damman
Date of stay:
Sep 07, 2008
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Forgot to mention the steep stairs everywhere, not a problem until it rains the concrete is very slippery (fell on the last day). Security is excellent but had to laugh at the safe, although a good size and very robust you could pick it up and put it wherever you like. Needs to be bolted down I think!!
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Sep 09, 2008
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Date of stay:
Aug 12, 2008
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Bell hotel, al di sopra delle aspettative! Di grande impatto la posizione, che gode di uno splendido panorama sul mare. Lo stile è moderno con accenni tradizionali. Apprezzabile la ricerca, nell arredamento, di alcuni pezzi antichi. L infinity pool è bellissima e la discesa a picco sul mare è davvero unica. Buono il servizio: il personale è numeroso e gentile. Ho alloggiato per quattro notti in questo hotel ed è stata un esperienza rilassante e piacevole. E sicuramente indicato per una luna di miele (in particolare utilizzando le camere con piscina privata) ma ci sono stata benissimo anche se viaggiavo in compagnia di mia figlia di sedici anni. La bellezza e la tranquillità di questo posto contrastano con la confusione delle località vicine!... Unici nei, anche se abbastanza trascurabili rispetto a tutto il resto: il continental breackfast potrebbe essere un po più vario e la SPA è piuttosto cara rispetto al resto dei servizi. Sistemazione comunque assolutamente consigliabile!
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Molto efficiente il servizio di prenotazione. Siamo arrivate intorno alle 13 e la nostra camera era pronta e a nostra disposizione. Anche il pick up dall aeroeporto che avevamo prenotato è stato puntuale!
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Samui The Kala
is a luxury boutique resort that offers something more than just a being in a resort itself
but we tend to give our guest a touch of Samui and a gateway experience to be remembered. The Kala's approach to provide guests needs is about tailoring service individually whether it means they will have breakfast late in the afternoon, a day out fishing or private dinner to impress.
Our goal is to go beyond the luxury hotel and dream holiday. We want our guests to enter into the lifestyle of the extraordinary and provide a quality of service beyond your expectations. Our main focus lies on giving our guests unimaginable amount of surprises that are worth remembering.
The decorative objects and furniture in The Kala will make you feel like staying in your own private gallery. We intend "The Kala Experience" to be light years ahead of the city hotels. The feeling has been linked to " being slipped the keys to an incredibly stylish friend's home".
Koh Samui The Kala proudly stands at one of the top tourist destinations in Thailand - Koh Samui. Within Samui lies an untouched skyline of mountainous forests and waterfalls that can be seen with sheer luster. The entirety of the island rest unto the surrounding surge of the sea, glittering beaches and golden sands sums up your ideal paradise.
Our goal is to go beyond the luxury hotel and dream holiday. We want our guests to enter into the lifestyle of the extraordinary and provide a quality old service beyond your expectations. Our main focus lies on giving our guest unimaginable amount of surprises that are worth remembering. The decorative objects and furniture in the Kala will make you feel like staying in your own private gallery. We intend
" The Kala Experience "
to be light years ahead of the city hotels. The feeling has been linked to " being slipped the keys to an incredibly stylish friend's home ".
Room Capacity Table
Room Type
Bed Sharing
for Children
All Room
in the resort
description of
existing bedding
of maximum
extra bedding
allowed in
each room type
Nos. of pax
included in
the standard
contract rate
based on
the existing
bedding and
extra beds
allowed in
the room.
Every person
in the room
must have their
own bed.
This is not
bed sharing.
Maximum numbers
of adults allowed,
including extra beds.
All must have a bed,
NO sharing.
of children
extra beds.
All must
have a bed,
NO bed sharing.
Nos. of children
allowed when
sharing bed
Deluxe Room
Double / Twin
1 extra bed
2 pax
2 children
2 children
Deluxe Family (2BR)
1 Double + 1 Single
1 extra bed
3 pax
3 children
2 children
Duplex Pool Villa
1 extra bed
2 pax
2 children
2 children
Presidential Villa (2BR)
1 Double + 1 Queen
1 extra bed
4 pax
3 children
2 children
:: Deluxe Room (45 - 52 sq.m.) - 28 Units ::
King Size Bed / Twin Bed.
All room are with Sea View facing the stunning gulf of Siam. The deluxe rooms are incorporated with an adherence to comfort and a touch of elegance. All rooms are uniquely designed with a permeation of space complimented by the signature panoramic view of the gulf of Siam. The furnishings are antique and elegant and a representation of simplicity and ideal home which to re-embrace peace, harmony and pleasure.
:: Deluxe Family Suite (80 sq.m.) - 2 Units ::
2 Bedrooms / 1 Living Room, Master Bedroom: King Size and 2nd Bedroom: Single.
The 2 Bedroom deluxe suites are classically designed with sophistication in mind. Suite comprises of one master bedroom with a king size bed incorporated with antique furniture and a balcony facing the turquoise sea. The second bedroom is a simple yet stylish room with a single bed. The sharing bathroom is specially designed with a large terrazzo bathtub and a separate shower complete with amenities from natural coconut. The deluxe suites also have a Thai Style spacious and relaxing living room with a balcony offering sweeping views of the sea.
:: Duplex Pool Villa (165 - 188 sq.m.) - 7 Units ::
King Size Bed.
The two storey pool villas are uniquely designed with natural beauty in an intense privacy and exclusive setting. The first level offers a private pool made from imported Balinese stones facing the breathtaking views of the sea. It has a private day bed.
that allows the guest to enjoy spa treatments in their own private villas. The second level is the bedroom with a king sized surrounding with the finest antique furniture and an ideal setting for a perfect hideaway amidst the gulf of Siam's panoramic views. The villas also features a spacious bathroom incorporated with honey stones and terrazzo bathtub complete with amenities made from natural coconut. Each villa is uniquely designed with its own characteristics that best suite our individual guests needs.
:: Presidential Villa (228 sq.m.) - 1 Unit ::
Master Bedroom: King Size and 2nd Bedroom: Queen.
The mystic two storey Presidential Villa is made with the art of simplicity that offers the utmost privacy surrounded by the beauty of untouched nature. The Presidential Villa is set the resort's end with over 228 square meter space featuring 2 sea view bedrooms, a private swimming pool made from imported Balinese stones, a spacious deck, 1 indoor and 2 outdoor rain shower plus a spacious balcony with scenery of a perfect hideaway.
** 2 floor, 2 BR, 1 outdoor living room, 1 private outdoor spa & 1 outdoor bath.
All Guest Room Services
Sea view from every room
Cable TV
IDD Telephone
Complete Amenities from Natural Coconut
Antique Furniture
Fully Stocked Mini Bar
Safety Deposit Box
Coffee & Tea making facilities
Private Balcony
Air Conditioning
Separate Bathtub & Shower in All Room Types
Hair Dryer
Daily Complimentary Drinking Water
Rain Shower in all room with hot shower
Private Pool in Duplex Pool Villa & Presidential Villa
Outdoor Rain Shower in Duplex Pool Villa & Presidential Villa
DVD / VCD / MP3 Player in Duplex Pool Villa & Presidential Villa
(Other room types is upon request)
26th Degree:
Koh Samui's 26 degree latitude, 26 degree longitude location are the precise co-ordinates in which the tree coconut flourishes, creating a verdant, dazzling, dream-like quality across the island. It is this dream like quality that The 26th Degree encapsulates. The menu is contemporary fusion, bringing together the best of international cuisine with the tastes of the region, in one of the world's most exotic.
Operating Hours:
06:00 am. - 11:00 pm.
Seating Capacity:
36 Persons
The Rabbit Bar:
The Rabbit Bar takes its name from the belief that those born in the year of the rabbit may bring good fortune upon themselves and their family by growing and cultivating the coconut tree. The bar itself is a stylish and comfortable hangout, ideal as spot to enjoy before and after dinner drinks or as a special night out.
Operating Hours:
06:00 am. - 11:00 pm.
Seating Capacity:
:: Hotel Services & Facilities ::
Infinity Swimming Pool made from imported Balinese Stones
Jao Corner provides library and guest internet room; all services are free of charge.
Kati Gallery (Souvenir Shop)
Beach Club
Private Fishing (Free of charge)
Snorkeling (Free of charge)
Kayaking (Free of charge)
:: Other Services & Facilities ::
Fusion Restaurant
Thai Cooking Class
Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Airport Transfers
Wireless Internet Connection in Public Areas
(Free of charge)
Motorbike & Car rental Desk
Daily Newspaper
Room Service
Private Dining on the Rocks
Tours and travel arranged on your behalf
The Kala Wedding
:: Agarin - The Kala Spa ::
Agarin, name after the Sanskrit word meaning "Where time stands still," is the luxurious and heavenly Spa of The Kala, Samui, where the pace of life is gently slowed to allow for leisurely and long lasting indulgence.
The resort is located on the cliffs between Chaweng and Lamai with stunning granite rock formations along the coastline and great views. As a result the property has a number of steps connecting the various areas. Elderly with walking difficulties, handicapped or guests with children may not find this resort suitable.
:: Transportation ::
Koh Samui is approximately 1 hour flight away from Bangkok. The Kala provides transfer from the Samui Airport to the Resort approximately 30 minutes by car.
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The attack on PlayStation Network was a "very carefully planned, very
professional, highly sophisticated criminal cyber-attack designed to
steal personal and credit card information for illegal purposes," Sony Computer Entertainment asserted in a letter to members of Congress.
From the Associated Press:
Sony first disclosed the
attack last week and said it may have compromised credit card data,
email addresses and other personal information from 77 million user
accounts. On Monday, Sony said data from an additional 24.6 million
online gaming accounts also may have been stolen.
The company
has shut down the affected systems while it investigates the attacks
and beefs up security. (Sony Computer Entertainment Chairman Kazuo) Hirai said Sony is working "around the clock to
get the systems back up and to make sure all our customers are informed
of the data breach and our responses to it."
Hirai also asserted in the letter that his company's investigation found "the intruders had planted a file on one of those servers named 'Anonymous' with the words 'We Are Legion.'"
Anonymous known for its hacking or "hacktivist" attacks on whomever its members (?) don't like, threatened Sony in an April 3 posting on the AnonOps Communications blog after Sony pursued legal action against George Hotz, AKA Geohot, the hacker who figured out and told the world how to jailbreak the PlayStation 3.
Sony and Geohot settled out of court, but not until after Sony won a federal magistrate's approval to subpoena Geohot's Internet provider to learn who visited his site.
Nonetheless, an April 24 posting headlined "For Once We Didn't Do It" on AnonOps denies any official Anonymous attack on PlayStation Network. Whoever wrote the post, however, acknowledged that wildcat "Anons" may have acted on their own volition.
I honestly have no idea how Anonymous functions and if it can even be described accurately as an "organization." What I do know, however, is that Sony has already confirmed that whoever is responsible for the data breach would have been able to access users' identifying information, which is never a pleasant thought for anyone whose data could be compromised.
The oft-irreverent Gawker reports Anonymous fears a "nerd backlash" following allegations that their members (again, ?) are responsible for keeping gamers away from online play.
Anonymous has come to realize that attacking Sony's PlayStation
Network alienates a powerful group of potential supporters: nerds. The
point was proved after Anonymous launched an unrelated attack on Sony in early April that briefly took down the PlayStation Network, in retaliation for Sony suing
a kid who bypassed the Playstation 3's security systems. The attack
sparked a nerd backlash which crippled Anonymous chat servers with
retaliatory strikes and was generally a PR disaster.
"All the Sony kids were flooding the [Anonymous chat servers] and
whining and complaining," said Gregg Housh an activist associated with
Anonymous. An attack on Sony's PlayStation Network "pisses off a lot of
people they want as fans not enemies." A similar concern was voiced last
December when Anonymous contemplated attacking Amazon in revenge for it
banning Wikileaks: One reason for not attacking was concern that the attack might anger people who were trying to do holiday shopping.
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Sony has not reported the confirmed compromising of credit card data and asserts major credit card companies have not notified Sony of any fraudulent activity likely to be rooted in the April data breach.


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The M-60 with the bi-pod, i'll take two of those and the ammo belts if i you can cast them in as well. And maybe an M249. I have a few more questions for you here's my email address....dakota7771@gmail
Let me know how you would like to procede.
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Posted 25 October 2011 - 06:34
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Posted 25 October 2011 - 07:02
Again, I think it would be the opposite of anarchy, humans might start seeing themselves as a species united against aliens (if they're hostile) instead of smaller factions and countries all fighting eachother.
i get the feeling people would be aggressive toward aliens
think about it , we have been killing each other since the beginning of time.
you would think those "Aliens" would fair better from humanity attitude ?
so i believe it would anarchistic
"Let Nuke those unholy monsters!!!!!"
Posted 25 October 2011 - 07:05
I'd say the wider public should be transitioned into knowing it, but honestly I don't see how knowing aliens excist and becoming an anarchist are connected.
"Earthians" would be a derogatory term the aliens would use on others after visiting our planet. Our Planet is crazy
Posted 25 October 2011 - 07:10
I didn't mean politicaly really, I just meant I could see people freaking out for a while, but I don't think it would go much farther than all the supermarkets being emptied for a few weeks. I'd see it as similiat to a natural disaster setting.
I don't mean people would become political anarchists, I just meant panic would set in, order would try to be maintained, people would riot and disagree on what to do or how to handle it and the situation would deteriorate.
Posted 25 October 2011 - 07:32
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Posted 25 October 2011 - 08:50
Ask the Neanderthals, Native Americans, and Australian Aborigines. Oh and the Tasmanian Tigers
I don't see any logical reasons why any alien species would be hostile.
Considering we haven't found any, they might have run into the same issue..
Why invade Earth for water when you can get it for free elsewhere?
Posted 25 October 2011 - 09:34
I'm sure if aliens did vist, are visiting, or coming to visit, and it's is being covered up, it would have slipped up by now.
Posted 25 October 2011 - 09:55
What if the aliens didn't come for our inorganic resources but instead, wanted to sample the different species that most likely only exist on our planet? I think that would be the most logical explanation for any hostility on their part.
I don't see any logical reasons why any alien species would be hostile, although there are illogical reasons (That's one part I liked about Halo, it was a fervent religious belief driving the genocide). Our planet isn't special, anything that's on our planet exists readily in other parts of the universe (Why invade Earth for water when you can get it for free elsewhere?)
And I think most humans already accept that we're not alone in the universe, and parts of the population already think they're here.
As for any reasons, I think it'd be plain exploration. There's enough planets that you don't need to mingle with another species, there's enough resources around that they wouldn't need anything we have, any refugees of a war or such wouldn't stick around, since if they could get here so could perusers, etc. And I doubt any form of technology trade would be acceptable, it'd be like trading a plane to a monkey for a twig.


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