America seen by an immigrant
Behind AI’s Sophisticated Curtain.
Facebook, Amazon, and other tech giants boast about groundbreaking AI achievements, but the reality behind the scenes tells a starkly different story. Platforms like CrowdGen (Appen), Oneforma (Centific), MTurk, and Clickworker entice gig workers with promises of flexibility and innovation, only to deliver low wages, broken commitments, and systemic exploitation. This post offers my personal perspective on how the allure of AI masks the harsh truths about labor conditions in the tech industry.
Pretending to solve America's problems.
While many Americans today believe that America's problems are unsolvable, politicians they trust to solve them don't even try. They are more concerned with laser guns and Haitians eating dogs
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Indoctrinating America.
Indoctrination isn’t exclusive to communist regimes. There's also an American way of brainwashing deeply rooted in history and now reaching troubling new extremes.
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The Electoral College is dead.
Madison feared the rise of factions, convinced they would tear apart the fragile Union. Today, his warnings resonate as divisions deepen and the Electoral College faces unprecedented scrutiny.
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The Great Wall of Trump
Immigrants crossing the United States border play a vital role in bolstering the nation's economy. A comprehensive study, cited by The Wall Street Journal , highlights their significant contributions, including fostering long-term economic growth, driving innovation, promoting entrepreneurship, and strengthening the labor force. Furthermore, amid the nation’s declining birth rate and the risks of a shrinking population, immigrants are indispensable for sustaining economic vitality.
Despite these undeniable benefits, many Americans, led by President Donald Trump, have persistently championed the construction of a border wall, citing national security as their primary concern. While the project resonates strongly with certain voter bases, its practicality and broader implications warrant closer scrutiny. Historically, barriers of this nature have struggled to achieve their intended goals. The Great Wall of China, anyone?
