occasional reflections on culture & politics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG_ns_NRv3E [This post is a modified transcript of a video posted already on November 1, 2023] Today we're doing something different. These videos usually show me talking with limited entertainment value. I've been advised to mix things up, and I typically use my own photographs. My website features poetry, photography, and other content, and I've… Continue reading #303: What Is Bias? How Do You See It in Artificial Intelligence?
The post distinguishes legitimate political opposition from movements that undermine democratic norms. It critiques tactics that delegitimize institutions, spread disinformation, or glorify authoritarianism, arguing that democracy requires both dissent and a shared commitment to truth, accountability, and peaceful governance.
Race is exposed as a political construct born of colonialism and sustained by economic exploitation. The post traces its origins to slavery and eugenics, arguing that racism persists through institutional and cultural dehumanization. It calls for a shift from guilt to responsibility, urging collective action to dismantle systemic inequality and affirm universal humanity.
The post defends identity politics as a necessary response to systemic exclusion. It argues that while individuality should be the goal, social structures often deny recognition to marginalized groups. Identity is framed as socially constructed and politically enforced, making advocacy essential to expanding the boundaries of normality and achieving genuine equality.
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