Thanks, Kevin, for the like and comment! "Fordlandia"! I had no idea, but plays right into the theme of this post.
All examples of a 'spatial fix', where companies and capital investors seek cheap land and labor to fix social, legal, and financial problems. (also becomes an addiction...seeking a fix) Naturally, this involves negotiations (or meddling) with local and regional politics.
Another term emerged in the 90s, 'spatial vent'. This describes the decisions local labor must make; stay in place and work for the 'invader' (which often entails losing your right to bargain for fair wages or working under conditions not protected by international labor laws) or be displaced. This typically leads to the social and political unrest emblematic of many countries, regions, and cities...especially in the global south.
Thanks, Joe. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and the kind words. Yes, the movement got more than could have imagined! In ways I couldn't have imagined when I wrote this. 😒
Great article! I was reminded of this debacle tried nearly 100 years ago. https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/aug/19/lost-cities-10-fordlandia-failure-henry-ford-amazon
History repeats...
Thanks, Kevin, for the like and comment! "Fordlandia"! I had no idea, but plays right into the theme of this post.
All examples of a 'spatial fix', where companies and capital investors seek cheap land and labor to fix social, legal, and financial problems. (also becomes an addiction...seeking a fix) Naturally, this involves negotiations (or meddling) with local and regional politics.
Another term emerged in the 90s, 'spatial vent'. This describes the decisions local labor must make; stay in place and work for the 'invader' (which often entails losing your right to bargain for fair wages or working under conditions not protected by international labor laws) or be displaced. This typically leads to the social and political unrest emblematic of many countries, regions, and cities...especially in the global south.
Excellent article! Great historical contextual analysis. The techno-libertarian movement is on steroids right now.
Thanks, Joe. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and the kind words. Yes, the movement got more than could have imagined! In ways I couldn't have imagined when I wrote this. 😒