Individualism

Ron DeSantis shows how 'ugly freedoms' are being used to fuel authoritarianism

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Freedom Caucus, Republican Party of Florida, United States Congress, DeSantis, Freedom, Democracy, Courage, Education, Face, LGBTQ, BFFs, Culture, Politics, Parent, Teaching, Individualism, The Walt Disney Company, Woman, Minor, History, Language, Movement, GOP, Congress, Social justice, Human, Authoritarianism, Library, Legislation, Property insurance, Nursing, Airline, Film industry, Entertainment, Toy, Drug

In the United States, under the banner of right-wing demagoguery, “freedom” is being touted as an excuse to ban books by people of colour, Indigenous people and members of the LGBTQ community.

Key Points: 
  • In the United States, under the banner of right-wing demagoguery, “freedom” is being touted as an excuse to ban books by people of colour, Indigenous people and members of the LGBTQ community.
  • Ron DeSantis has signed into law the Individual Freedom bill, which bans educators from teaching topics relating mostly to race.
  • In Canada, the “universal” concept of freedom has failed to include the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples and has often served as a cloak for maintaining illegitimate relations of power.

‘Ugly’ freedoms

    • Its history is repeating itself with a politics that is as cruel as it is dangerous and widespread.
    • Central to this history has been a struggle over the meaning of freedom and which vision of freedom society should adopt.
    • The appeal to these “ugly” freedoms is being used to legitimize and promote censorship, systemic racism and naked forms of political opportunism.

Ron DeSantis’s ‘freedom’ fixation

    • His political career is marked by an obsessive appropriation and relentless defence of freedoms that are false and illusory.
    • He defines himself as “governor of the free state of Florida” and fills his public appearances with self-congratulatory references to freedom.
    • As a member of U.S. Congress before he became governor, he was one of the founders of the far-right Freedom Caucus.
    • In naming Florida as the freest state in the nation, DeSantis claims he is engaged in a movement for freedom.

Authoritarian values

    • Freedom for DeSantis is divorced from civic culture and isolated in the regressive discourse of authoritarian values, manufactured ignorance and nefarious power relations.
    • In the name of individual freedom, he bans books from classrooms and libraries.
    • He has used state power to punish both his critics and individuals and groups he suggests are unworthy of citizenship.

Remembering what freedom really is

    • What can be done to preserve freedom as a crucial element in the struggle for democracy in Florida and around the world?
    • Educators, parents, young people and other stakeholders need to rediscover freedom as an emancipatory force.
    • The hijacking of freedom by far-right politicians like DeSantis not only raises crucial questions about whose freedom is at stake in a time of tyranny, but also how to fight for a version of freedom that is expansive and just.

Nations Need to Consider Culture in Fighting Future Pandemics

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Articles, Organizations, Individualism, Libertarian theory, Collectivism, United Nations, Politics

South Korea, Singapore and other collectivistic nations, whose citizens display altruistic behavior and prioritize group goals, experienced lower COVID-19 case growth rates than individualistic nations, such as the United States and Italy, where people emphasize individual freedoms and personal interests.

Key Points: 
  • South Korea, Singapore and other collectivistic nations, whose citizens display altruistic behavior and prioritize group goals, experienced lower COVID-19 case growth rates than individualistic nations, such as the United States and Italy, where people emphasize individual freedoms and personal interests.
  • The U.S. and other individualistic countries should learn from past experiences, said Len Trevio , Ph.D., director of the International Business programs in FAUs College of Business .
  • But the study also showed that higher government regulations lowered case growth rates more substantially in collectivistic nations.
  • Japan, Taiwan and other high-power-distance nations, whose citizens are more inclined to follow guidelines, are less likely to challenge the legitimacy of mitigation.

Cultural psychology explains striking regional differences in COVID-19 mask use

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Articles, Culture, Individualism, Individualistic culture, Mask, Cultural psychology, Collectivism

What explains these striking regional differences?\nA new research paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences today by Jackson Lu, professor at the Sloan School of Management at MIT, provides an answer rooted in cultural psychology: collectivism vs. individualism.\nWearing masks can be annoying, and people in individualistic cultures are less willing to wear masks because they tend to prioritize their personal convenience or preference over the collective welfare.

Key Points: 
  • What explains these striking regional differences?\nA new research paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences today by Jackson Lu, professor at the Sloan School of Management at MIT, provides an answer rooted in cultural psychology: collectivism vs. individualism.\nWearing masks can be annoying, and people in individualistic cultures are less willing to wear masks because they tend to prioritize their personal convenience or preference over the collective welfare.
  • Moreover, people in individualistic cultures tend to view masks as a symbolic infringement on their personal choice and freedomas demonstrated by anti-mask protests featuring signs like "Masks are muzzles."
  • To curb the pandemic, it is critical that people prioritize the collective welfare over personal convenience.
  • To facilitate mask usage in individualistic cultures, practitioners could appeal to individualistic tastes through mask design (e.g., masks that are both effective and stylish).\n"Understanding cultural differences not only provides insight into the current pandemic, but also helps the world prepare forfuture crises," says Lu.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cultural-psychology-explains-str...\n'

so.da Transforms Trend-Setting Data Into Five New Creator Led Original Series

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Political ideologies, Articles, Ideologies, Capitalism, Classical liberalism, Individualism, Laissez-faire, HGTV

"\nThe five new original so.da series include:\nBorn out of the growing trend in baking, Baking Therapy is a laissez-faire, cathartic, weekly how-to series that plays out on Food Network Canada\'s Instagram stories.

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  • "\nThe five new original so.da series include:\nBorn out of the growing trend in baking, Baking Therapy is a laissez-faire, cathartic, weekly how-to series that plays out on Food Network Canada\'s Instagram stories.
  • * Based on the high organic performance, the series is being extended into a cross-platform so.da original and corresponding recipes will live on FoodNetwork.ca.
  • Led by HGTV Canada\'s resident plant expert Amanda Roberts, she breathes new life into homes and teaches others about growing and caring for plants.
  • The 10-episode series takes viewers through the ABC\'s of sex literally talking about everything way beyond any sex-ed class in school.

Brunswick Corporation Expands Autonomy Solutions; Appoints Marine Autonomy Technology Lead

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Articles, Autonomy, Cybernetics, Individualism, Automation, Ethics, Brunswick Corporation, Companies

In support of this effort, the Company has announced that Jason Arbuckle has been promoted to a newly formed role of Marine Autonomy Technology Lead.

Key Points: 
  • In support of this effort, the Company has announced that Jason Arbuckle has been promoted to a newly formed role of Marine Autonomy Technology Lead.
  • This new strategic position will enable the Enterprise to lead the delivery of highly automated-to-autonomous solutions for the recreational marine industry.
  • Brunswick continues to identify and establish new leaders with strong technology experience to strengthen its capabilities in autonomy, connectivity, and electrification.
  • I am excited for this opportunity to lead advancements in Marine Autonomy for Brunswick Corporation, said Arbuckle.

Current Status of ADAS Deployment and the Future Driver Assistance Portfolio of 30 Leading Brands, 2021 Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 5, 2021
Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Technology, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Articles, Autonomy, Cybernetics, Individualism, Philosophy

This report examines the current status of ADAS deployment and the future driver assistance portfolio of 30 leading brands, the engineering and regulatory challenges for high levels of autonomy and the business models to overcome them.

Key Points: 
  • This report examines the current status of ADAS deployment and the future driver assistance portfolio of 30 leading brands, the engineering and regulatory challenges for high levels of autonomy and the business models to overcome them.
  • We also provide technological roadmaps for the introduction of Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 driving and parking features by leading OEM by 2025.
  • Finally, you will find penetration forecasts of cars equipped with different levels of autonomy over the next decade in Europe, USA China and Japan.
  • Commercialization status of SAE Level 2 in Europe 2016-19: TJA, SP and RP availability in leading OEMs
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Autonomous Ships Market worth $14.2 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Articles, Automation, Autonomy, Cybernetics, Individualism, Unmanned surface vehicle, Ethics, Emerging technologies, Robotics

The ongoing digitalization and autonomous technologies such as sensor fusion technology, control algorithms, and communication and connectivity will create new services for autonomous ships.

Key Points: 
  • The ongoing digitalization and autonomous technologies such as sensor fusion technology, control algorithms, and communication and connectivity will create new services for autonomous ships.
  • This break in business operations is directly influencing the revenue of the autonomous ships market.
  • Based on autonomy, the autonomous ships market is segmented into fully autonomous, remotely-operated, and partial automation.
  • The growth of the fully autonomous segment of the autonomous ships market can be attributed to the increased investments in developing autonomous ships in the European region.

Autonomous Ships Market worth $14.2 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Articles, Automation, Autonomy, Cybernetics, Individualism, Unmanned surface vehicle, Ethics, Emerging technologies, Robotics

The ongoing digitalization and autonomous technologies such as sensor fusion technology, control algorithms, and communication and connectivity will create new services for autonomous ships.

Key Points: 
  • The ongoing digitalization and autonomous technologies such as sensor fusion technology, control algorithms, and communication and connectivity will create new services for autonomous ships.
  • This break in business operations is directly influencing the revenue of the autonomous ships market.
  • Based on autonomy, the autonomous ships market is segmented into fully autonomous, remotely-operated, and partial automation.
  • The growth of the fully autonomous segment of the autonomous ships market can be attributed to the increased investments in developing autonomous ships in the European region.

Macnica announces a strategic partnership with SafeAI to bring automation to the construction industry

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Articles, Autonomy, Cybernetics, Individualism, Philosophy, Concepts

Thus, Macnica and SafeAI have formed a partnership to make the vision of autonomous construction a reality.

Key Points: 
  • Thus, Macnica and SafeAI have formed a partnership to make the vision of autonomous construction a reality.
  • Bibhrajit Halder, Founder, and CEO of SafeAI said, "We strongly believe this collaboration with Macnica is a major step for SafeAI to accelerating autonomy in construction.
  • Atsushi Sato, General Manager of Strategic Innovation Group in Macnica said, "I am thrilled to announce the collaboration with SafeAI.
  • Founded in 2017, SafeAI specializes in bringing autonomy to the mining and construction industry by retrofitting heavy equipment for autonomous applications.

New Sci-Fi Inspired Educational Journal Teaches Students Basics in Multiple Fields of Mechanical Engineering

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Autonomy, Cybernetics, Individualism, Mechanics, Academic disciplines, Concepts, Articles

Formatted as an educational journal, the book introduces readers to the mechanics of non-organic autonomy, the mechanics of bio-organic autonomy and the mechanics of social autonomy.

Key Points: 
  • Formatted as an educational journal, the book introduces readers to the mechanics of non-organic autonomy, the mechanics of bio-organic autonomy and the mechanics of social autonomy.
  • Hypotheses and speculations on these subjects are presented throughout the book to encourage readers to search further on the subjects that bring interest to the mind.
  • I was inspired to write Jonathans Venture from the research I did during my college years, said Chiang.
  • About 10-11 years later, I finally found a way to put my notes and ideas together in a compelling way for educational purposes.