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The True Dangers of Artificial Intelligence

What are the dangers of artificial intelligence? Could AI develop a will of its own, as seen in science fiction movies? The true dangers of artificial intelligence are quite different from what we see in movies, where robots come to develop free will and start running amok killing people. Robots themselves are as benign or as dangerous as the people who program them—and, in the hands of violent or power-hungry people, AI could bring devastation to humans. Keep reading to learn about the dangers of artificial intelligence.

The Auschwitz Crematorium: Lale’s Harsh Reality

In The Tattooist of Auschwitz, what horrible job is Lale given in the Auschwitz crematorium? How does Lale abuse his power as a member of Auschwitz’s political department? How does he use it for good? The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a historical fiction novel based on a true story. In the book, Lale is faced with the horrors of the Auschwitz crematoriums. In his “privileged” position, he gets a harsh reminder of what the other prisoners are facing every day. Read on to learn more about Lale’s eye-opening experience in the Auschwitz crematorium.

Is Global Justice a Realistic Goal or a Pipe Dream?

Is global justice a feasible political goal? How can justice be realized on a global scale in such a complex and intricately connected world? Most of the injustices in the world are embedded in systems and structures which makes it almost impossible to know all of the effects of individuals’ actions. Further, humans’ brains haven’t evolved to grasp justice on a global scale because our sense of justice developed during the times of ancient hunter-gatherer societies who lived in small communities. Keep reading to learn about the dilemma of global justice.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp: Lale’s Secret

In The Tattooist of Auschwitz, how did Lale set up an outside connection from Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp? How did his smuggling service come in handy? Although Lale was afraid of getting caught, he found an outside connection and set up a small smuggling service inside Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. It was thanks to this connection that he was able to procure Penicillin and save Gita’s life Keep reading to learn about Lale’s secret, smuggling enterprise in Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

AI & Decision-Making: From Free Will to Algorithms

How is AI changing decision-making? What decisions are already made with the help of AI technology? Can reliance on AI for decision-making cause us to lose our freedom and abilities to make our own choices? Although in its infancy, AI is already changing the way we make decisions. For example, institutions already use algorithms to decide which loan applicants to approve or deny. Going forward, AI decision-making capabilities can easily allow us to make personal decisions, such as where to go to college, which career to pursue, and who to marry. Keep reading for more about AI and decision-making.

Who Was Josef Mengele in The Tattooist of Auschwitz?

Who was Josef Mengele? What role did he play in the book The Tattooist of Auschwitz? Josef Mengele was a doctor at the Auschwitz concentration camp who tortured the prisoners and performed many gruesome experiments. In The Tattooist of Auschwitz, he often tantalized Lale and tortured those around him as an intimidation tactic. So, who was Josef Mengele? He was a devil in a white coat. Continue on for the answer to the question: Who was Josef Mengele?

Lale and the Gypsies in Auschwitz

How did the Gypsies in Auschwitz impact Lale’s life in The Tattooist of Auschwiz? Why did Lale become so close to the Romany people? Who was Nadya? Lale learns a lot from the Gypsies in Auschwitz. He is fascinated by their nomadic lifestyle and spends many nights learning about their culture. However, the Gypsies were viewed as lower than the Jews during WWII and losing them reminded Lale of the horrors of the war. Continue on to learn more about Lale’s relationship with the Gypsies in Auschwitz.

Western Orientalism Relies on Western Superiority

Why did Western Orientalism scholars refuse to acknowledge modern political developments in the East? Why did they refuse to adapt their ideas in spite of the evidence to the contrary? The hallmark of Western Orientalism was a discourse built on the essential East-West divide. This is why Western Orientalists were so opposed to modern political developments in the East—they threatened to knock down this division upon which the West built its entire identity of superiority. Keep reading to learn about Western Orientalism.

Orientalist Stereotypes: Shaping the Orient Identity

What role did the Orientalist stereotypes play in the making of the Orient identity? Were they accurate in their representation? Orientalist stereotypes were the hallmark of the Orientalist movement. Orientalists believed there to be little if any distinction between cultures within the Orient—it was all one undifferentiated mass, so what was true for Egypt was also true for Iran, Transjordan, Palestine, and Arabia. Read about Orientalist stereotypes.

Theranos: Fraud, Deception and Lies in Silicon Valley

What was the Theranos fraud? How did the company defraud investors and the public? The Theranos fraud began with a business idea. Founder Elizabeth Holmes patented a product that performed blood work using blood from a finger prick. However, the product never existed. Keep reading to find out more about the Theranos fraud.