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The Naivete of Tech Geeks: Why Big Tech Lies and How to Fight Back

2025-03-29

This article criticizes the naive trust many tech geeks place in large tech companies like Amazon and Apple. The author argues that claims of 'privacy protection' are largely marketing ploys, masking the core goal of data collection. Using examples like Alexa, Apple's privacy policies, and spam email, the article exposes how big tech exploits user naivety and reliance on marketing. The author calls on tech geeks to shed their naivete, avoid being misled by marketing, choose companies and open-source projects that genuinely prioritize privacy, and actively participate in building commons beyond the control of large tech corporations.

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The Enigma of Julius and the Rise of AI

2024-12-23

The author recounts the story of Julius, a college classmate who, despite a lack of actual technical skills, rose through the ranks of various companies due to charisma and self-assurance. His success is mirrored in the author's current experience with seemingly productive AI tools that require extensive manual corrections. The narrative explores the parallels between Julius's career trajectory and the complexities of AI's impact on the workplace.