The Smithian

An architect's position in the prison-industrial complex becomes...like the engineer who designs the guidance system for missiles. The difference being that an architect inflicts design on the people within a space—even if those people aren't consciously aware of what's happening.

...there is a deep-pocketed, built-in consumer base and little tension among the many dealers.

It was a fabulous, made-for-TV narrative. Who can forget Sarah Palin shaking her fist at the Republican convention, exhorting the legions to "Drill, baby, drill!" What began as a rallying cry soon became an article of faith at cafés and kitchen tables, executive suites and editorial meetings. There was just one tiny problem: Absolutely none of it was true.