During the Trump inauguration Elon Musk caused controversy when he threw his heart out to the crowd. He made a gesture that many think may have been a Nazi salute. So the question we are forced to ask is this: is Elon Musk really a Nazi?
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I Got Weirded Out By Amazon
Having been away from the UK for over a decade, I’ve missed witnessing the rise of certain tech-driven innovations in everyday life. One such example, Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, promises to revolutionize shopping by eliminating queues. However, the reality is far from seamless.
The Problem with Outsourcing
I recently came across a report on abuse in the games industry which inspired me to tell my own story. While the abuse I encountered wasn’t directed at me, it was still surprising to encounter.
The Year 2024 in Retrospect
This year, I finally took a leap I’d been dreaming of for years: I chose myself. I left behind a life of routine, and embraced the unknown as a nomad.
Obsession with National Security
Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government over the masses.
Controlled Mass Media
Sometimes media is directly controlled by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly controlled by government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives. Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.
Rampant Sexism
The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender roles are made more rigid. Opposition to abortion is high, as is homophobia and anti-gay legislation and national policy.
Supremacy of the Military
Even when there are widespread domestic problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military service are glamorized.
Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause
The people are rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities; liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.
Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights
Because of fear of enemies and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded that human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of “need.” The people tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary executions, assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.