Asset sharing, Covid and AI: a thread.
Time to wake up, Canada. You're sleepwalking your way into a nightmare. 1/
Time to wake up, Canada. You're sleepwalking your way into a nightmare. 1/
Last spring, I was sewing masks like a mad woman - first in town to wear them. I cleaned my groceries and complained that schools should be closed.
My mom dragged me, kicking and screaming towards skepticism. She had a lot of help, from @_whitneywebb 2/
My mom dragged me, kicking and screaming towards skepticism. She had a lot of help, from @_whitneywebb 2/
In it, she outlines a US gov presentation obtained through FOIA.
Basically, China is winning the AI race and in order to compete, the US must eliminate its "legacy systems" (private car ownership, in person health care..). It's long but I strongly recommend reading.
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Basically, China is winning the AI race and in order to compete, the US must eliminate its "legacy systems" (private car ownership, in person health care..). It's long but I strongly recommend reading.
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One year and one pandemic later, enter Canada Beyond 150.
While not official government policy position, it is hosted on govt website and written by public servants, intended to "drive a culture change within the public service."
canadabeyond150.ca/reports/capita…
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While not official government policy position, it is hosted on govt website and written by public servants, intended to "drive a culture change within the public service."
canadabeyond150.ca/reports/capita…
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It discusses ways to help Canadians (oh look, more help👍) struggling with debt and increased cost of living (did someone say fuel shortage?).
The solution?
You will own nothing and you will be happy. 6/
The solution?
You will own nothing and you will be happy. 6/
Car ownership - one of those pesky legacy systems standing in the way of AI dominance - may be leap-frogged entirely.
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Social credit scores will be the new determinant of socio-economic inclusion.
Sadly, some may be left out from the inclusion - you know, the (unvaccinated, far-right skeptical rabble rousers that dare protest govt action) mentally ill. 8/
Sadly, some may be left out from the inclusion - you know, the (unvaccinated, far-right skeptical rabble rousers that dare protest govt action) mentally ill. 8/
While you happily own nothing, the wealthy will happilyer own everything.
Not to worry - #UBI to the rescue! Except, oops you'll be on a fixed income, unable to purchase assets.
Thank goodness govt will graciously help stop you from making mistakes with their AI & blockchain!
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Not to worry - #UBI to the rescue! Except, oops you'll be on a fixed income, unable to purchase assets.
Thank goodness govt will graciously help stop you from making mistakes with their AI & blockchain!
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More great news - digital wallets, assigned at birth will track every (virtual) penny, so graciously given, to ensure it is spent on the purpose for which it was given. 10/
If you read Webb's piece, linked above, you will see how many "legacy systems" have been obliterated by way of covid policy.
There is likely little we can do to stop the trainwreck we're on but we must try.
If you're not awake yet, stop hitting snooze. We need you.
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There is likely little we can do to stop the trainwreck we're on but we must try.
If you're not awake yet, stop hitting snooze. We need you.
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Thanks to @Balacla27914533 for bringing this to my attention. @MichaelPSenger would love to hear your thoughts.
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