Yuval Noah Harari notes that humans are wise enough to create incredible things but also stupid enough to misuse them, creating a fundamental tension in human history.
The article examines the expansion of automated license plate reader surveillance in US cities, focusing on vendor Flock Safety. It details how Albuquerque's ALPR program evolved from 14-day data retention to a full year, with some data shared nationally. The piece discusses how law enforcement advances surveillance with minimal public scrutiny.
The article argues that workplace politics is inevitable, defining it as managing perception over raw truth. It illustrates through personal experiences how prioritizing relationships and influence often proves more effective than relying solely on facts and evidence in organizational settings.
The Lower Eastside Girls Club provides free year-round programming in arts, STEM, and leadership to underserved girls in New York City, boosting graduation rates 15% above district averages. The organization is hosting a 30th Anniversary Gala on May 7 at Webster Hall and seeking donations to support its community-focused work.
Cindy Cohn, executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, appeared on The Daily Show to discuss digital privacy rights. She made technical and legal topics accessible while highlighting threats from government overreach and big tech. The interview coincided with the release of her book documenting thirty years of fighting digital surveillance.
The article examines how bias and power dynamics influence decision-making processes, suggesting that what is often framed as right versus wrong may not be about objective truth but rather about underlying power structures and cognitive biases.