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5 Ways to Solve the Woke Industrial Complex

What is the woke industrial complex? Why is it damaging? How do experts suggest we solve it? In Woke, Inc., entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the woke industrial complex in which American corporations hide their corruption and greed behind the virtue signaling of liberal values. He argues that this polarizes citizens and concentrates political power in the hands of a small group of corporate elites. Read on to learn Ramaswamy’s five ways to solve the woke industrial complex in our society.

Can AI Become Sentient & What Happens if It Does?

Can artificial intelligence (AI) become sentient? What would happen if AI becomes sentient? What are the dangers? According to the AI research community, the drive to create intelligent machines and use them in our daily lives could eventually lead to the creation of sentient AI. Some believe that if AI becomes sentient, society as a whole needs to address the issue of AI civil rights. Read on to learn if AI can become sentient and what the consequences would be for society.

Does Boycotting Work? Why It Actually Makes Things Worse

Does boycotting work? What makes boycotting an ineffective form of activism? How can it make things worse? According to Woke, Inc. author Vivek Ramaswamy, corporations create false alliances with social causes so that they can influence legislation, manipulate consumers, and silence dissent. While consumers may be tempted to boycott such companies, Ramaswamy argues that boycotting doesn’t work. Keep reading to learn why boycotting isn’t an effective form of activism, according to Ramaswamy.

How Corporations Influence Politics With “Woke-Washing”

Want to know how corporations influence politics in America? How are companies taking advantage of liberal politics? According to Vivek Ramaswamy, American corporations have found a unique way to gain profits, both economically and politically. Ramaswamy’s book Woke, Inc. outlines how corporations influence politics through virtue signaling and falsely claiming to be woke to gain the support of society. Read on to learn how corporations influence politics, according to Ramaswamy’s concept of Wokenomics.

Everything Wrong With Woke Companies

What are woke companies? Why are they facing backlash from society currently? In his book, Woke, Inc., Vivek Ramaswamy outlines the rise of woke culture and how it has contributed to what he calls “Wokenomics.” According to him, woke companies rely on progressive politics and virtue signaling to turn a profit under false pretenses. Read on for a full overview of the problems with woke companies, according to Ramaswamy.

ADHD and Drug Abuse: Are We Facing a New Crisis?

What’s the link between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and drug abuse? How serious is this issue? Research shows that those who suffer from ADHD respond well to treatment using medications like Adderall. However, the overprescription of these potentially addictive medications evokes unsettling echoes of the Opioid Crisis. Keep reading to learn the link between ADHD and drug abuse and if society is facing an “Adderall crisis.”

Ethical Issues in Information Technology: 3 Big Tech Secrets

What are the biggest ethical issues in information technology right now? What risks do they pose to society? According to author Shoshana Zuboff, Google and other tech giants have been able to mine user data with little regard for ethical data collection. She claims that there are three secret factors that have allowed big tech to carry on this way. Keep reading to find out the three ways information technology companies exploit users, according to Zuboff.

Humility and Kindness: Following the Stoic Path to Wisdom

How does pride relate to suffering? Why should you be kind to others? In The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman explain that the Stoic philosophers advocated humility and kindness. The Stoics saw these qualities as a key to living wisely, which they believed was required for life’s ultimate goal—living virtuously. Continue reading to understand why the Stoics valued humility and kindness.

How to Practice Virtue Today and Every Day (The Daily Stoic)

Do you do each task to the best of your ability? Are you committed to doing the right thing? The Stoic philosophers taught that people should pursue virtuous living. They saw this as both a daily imperative and a lifelong commitment. In The Daily Stoic, authors Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman explain that you should strive to do your best on each task and avoid getting sidetracked. Continue reading for the Stoics’ advice on how to practice virtue today and every day.

Is Voter Discrimination Real? The Top 2 Arguments

What is voter discrimination? Why do people say voter ID is discriminatory? Is voter ID helping or harming society? Although large majorities in the U.S. support requiring voters to show a photo ID to vote, the major political parties have been deadlocked on the issue for decades. Opponents of voter ID requirements say it creates voter discrimination against minority communities. Keep reading to learn the two leading perspectives on the issue of voter discrimination.