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I just canceled Paramount Plus and ChatGPT Plus. Moving to Claude.
Taking back power from tech oligarchs
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The forum discussion centers on the need to reclaim power from tech oligarchs such as Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Musk through personal boycotts of their platforms and products. Participants emphasize that individual actions, like deleting accounts from Facebook and Amazon, can contribute to a larger movement against these entities. Additionally, the conversation touches on the upcoming special elections in Florida, which could shift the balance of power in Congress. The discussion highlights the importance of both individual boycotts and collective action to challenge the influence of billionaires in society.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of social media dynamics and their impact on society
- Knowledge of current political events, particularly U.S. elections
- Familiarity with the concept of principled consumption and boycotts
- Awareness of the influence of billionaires on politics and public policy
- Research the impact of social media boycotts on corporate behavior
- Explore the role of grassroots movements in political change, using examples like Vida Além do Trabalho
- Investigate the implications of the upcoming Florida special elections on national politics
- Learn about the mechanisms of popular pressure and how they can influence legislative outcomes
This discussion is beneficial for activists, political enthusiasts, and consumers interested in understanding the dynamics of power held by tech oligarchs and the potential for collective action to effect change.
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Claude is the one Kegsbreath doesn't like?
Yes.
That said, when I do internet searching, I find that OpenAI is imposing the same restrictions that Anthropic did, so its not clear to me that these restrictions are truly the reason for Antrhopic having issues with the Feds. Maybe it is, and maybe OpenAI is claiming to take a position that if one reads the agreement they are not truly taking, but at least the high level on that is not making a distinction between OpenAI's posture and Anthropic's posture.
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Or that somebody got someone else a bunch of money, to grease the skids, which happens a lot with these guys.