The connection to practice is virtually non-existent. It is easy to see why straightforward ideas and action are preferable to the paralysis of forever thinking again. In this crossfire of dilemmas it is easy to feel frustrated. My dear friend succeeded in adding to my angst by pointing out that the problem mentioned before, lull of action, is often related to this tendency to over-analysis. The belief in the power of argument may show belief in fellow humans, but it usually lacks the appeal that advertisers and propagandists have perfected over decades.
Global capitalism can no doubt proudly present the best PR-campaign ever.
Sure, there are excepitons, such as the pie slingers and adbusters, who occasionally succeed in turning the teeth of media into itself. They however risk drifting into a familiar news-mascot, part of the whole spectacle. Then again we have examples of individuals and campaigns who have beaten the big money in PR-game and even generated lots of good action. But as with Greenpeace, too much professionalism can alienate people. Or too charismatic individuals risk developing hero-worship.