OOT, but I thought this video was really inspiring, in its decrease worldsuck content, so I'd like to share:

http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/462

"Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for "practical wisdom" as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world."

(BTW, I'm not much of a LJer, but I always enjoy reading yours:)