In many cases, the studies of Marxism involves some deference to Hegelian principles. Here is a study of economic theory that is anti-Hegelian. It proposes that economic structures mediate between the individual and the society as any theory mediates between them.

 
It can be amazing the types of things one can find on the Internet. Here is a map of the town of Springfield from "The Simpsons". It is based on various geographical descriptions from episodes and compiled into a coherent plan. The longer the series has run, the more detailed the map.

 
Here is an interesting look at how chaos theory and critical theory intertwine. Both look at changes in structure and how some phenomenon cause other phenomenon. It shows the interdisciplinary aspect of chaos theory.

 
Here is an interesting essay on the interaction of synergy and complex social systems. It attempts to incorporate a large field in order to analyze social and political formations.

 
The Republican national convention is over, and there has been nothing but a reiteration of the status quo. The entire Bush campaign is dependent upon the generation of fear associated with Sept. 11th, but the outside protests of 500,000 have repudiated this connection. They have tried to offer an alternative reality where civilians are not strictly obedient to a commander-in-chief under militarism and can dissent peacefully without fear of oppression. The next stage is the debates where hopefully David Cobb or Ralph Nader can be included.