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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEa48x79S2c Literally Speaking is an engaging new series that delves into the world of great literary works through a unique and personal lens. This series will explore timeless classics, modern masterpieces, and hidden gems with an emphasis on thoughtful analysis, heartfelt opinions, and meaningful reviews. Each episode will offer a deep dive into the themes, characters, and narratives that make these books remarkable, as well as reflect on how they resonate in today’s world. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just beginning your literary journey, "Literally Speaking" invites you to experience the power of storytelling from a fresh perspective—one that bridges the gap between the written word and real-life connections. Today starts the journey of looking at Herbert Marcuse versus Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt ; "Young people today – at a minimum, those who are competing for places at selective colleges – are under enormous pressure to perform academically and to build up a long list of extracurricular accomplishments. Meanwhile, all teens face new forms of harassment, insult, and social competition from social media. Their economic prospects are uncertain in an economy being reshaped by globalization, automation, and artificial intelligence, and characterized by wage stagnation for most workers. So most kids don’t have easy, pampered childhoods" Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt "These ideas are all at play in Marcuse’s One-Dimensional Man, which investigates why we comply with an economic system that harms us as individuals, sows social disorder, and threatens our very planet." Herbert Marcuse These two thoughts, while addressing different facets of societal challenges, share a common concern about the pressures and constraints imposed on individuals by broader social, economic, and technological forces. My thoughts on Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Young People Today: This perspective focuses on the intense and multifaceted pressures faced by contemporary youth, especially those striving for success in competitive academic and social environments. It describes a landscape where young people are burdened with the expectation to excel academically and in extracurricular activities while navigating the additional challenges of social media-driven harassment and uncertainty about their future economic prospects. This is a portrait of a generation growing up in a rapidly changing world shaped by globalization, technological advances, and economic instability, which makes their childhoods anything but "easy" or "pampered." Marcuse's "One-Dimensional Man": My thought draws from Herbert Marcuse's critical theory, which questions why individuals comply with a socio-economic system that ultimately works against their well-being, fostering alienation and environmental destruction. Marcuse's concept of the "one-dimensional" individual critiques how people are often conditioned to accept and even perpetuate a system that limits true freedom and critical thinking, stifles individuality, and promotes conformity to the status quo, despite its detrimental effects on society and the planet. Both thoughts converge on the idea of individuals being caught in systems that impose undue pressures and constraints, whether it's young people being molded by competitive and uncertain environments or broader societal forces that demand compliance with a harmful economic structure. Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt take a more immediate, tangible view of the pressures affecting today’s youth, emphasizing the day-to-day realities and stressors of living in a rapidly changing world. In contrast, Marcuse's critique is more theoretical and systemic, examining the deeper ideological forces that shape individual behavior and social norms. Together, these perspectives highlight a shared concern about how societal systems and expectations—be it in education, economics, or social conformity—shape and often limit human potential, freedom, and well-being. But let's do the deep dive as we prepare to spend this fall analyzing the great works and finding out if one vein of thought is better or do we need to find balance between the two . Let's Begin #ModernSociety #SystemicPressure #YouthInCrisis #SocietalExpectations #CriticalThinking #EconomicReality #CriticalTheory #Marcuse #SystemicCritique #Conformity #SocialControl #OneDimensionalMan#YouthPressure #AcademicStress #SocialMediaImpact #FutureUncertainty #EconomicChallenges #GenerationZ

#illinois #sonyamassey #police The Illinois State Police on Monday released bodycam video of a police officer shooting a Black woman inside her home, sparking nationwide outrage in the United States. Sonya Massey called the police to report a suspected prowler outside her home. The footage shows two officers entering Massey’s home to inform her they found nothing suspicious. However, the situation quickly escalated when Massey approached her stove to tend to a pot of boiling water.

In the current social media climate certain spaces always vilify BW for being single mothers and yet we have another situation where it only mattered after the fact . Why is it that these males get so mad after they et rejected and they have no discernment before the rejection occurs

In the current social media climate certain spaces always vilify BW for being single mothers and yet we have another situation where it only mattered after the fact . Why is it that these males get so mad after they et rejected and they have no discernment before the rejection occurs

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions for misleading consumers about the money they could make on Arise’s platform and marketing its business opportunity without complying with the FTC’s Business Opportunity Rule, including the requirement to truthfully disclose the basis for earnings claims to consumers. Under the proposed settlement, Arise would be required to pay $7 million, which will be refunded to consumers harmed by its misconduct, and must be able to back up any earnings claims it makes in the future. “Arise lured in workers with false promises about what they could earn while requiring them to pay out-of-pocket for essential equipment, training, and other expenses,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan. “Operating in the ‘gig’ economy is no license for evading the law, and the FTC will continue using all its tools to protect Americans from unlawful business practice.” In its complaint against Arise, the FTC charges that the company regularly used misleading advertisements saying that consumers who signed up on their platform would have access to jobs that paid “up to $18/hour” doing remote customer service work for major companies. The company heavily promoted this business opportunity online, targeting stay-at-home mothers and others who might be looking for opportunities to support their families by working from home. Most of the gig workers Arise recruited were Black, and almost all of them were women. According to the complaint, when Arise begin citing the $18/hour figure in 2020, its own internal documents showed that the average pay for jobs on its gig work platform was just $12/hour. In fact, from 2019 to 2022, 99.9% of the consumers who joined the Arise platform made less than $18/hour in hourly base pay. The overinflated earnings claims were effective in drawing consumers in; Arise’s market testing showed more consumers responded to these specific claims than those simply advertising “extra income.” Arise continued running ads touting earnings of up to $18/hour even after receiving a Notice of Penalty Offenses from the FTC regarding false and unsubstantiated earnings claims in money-making opportunities in 2022. In addition to the fact that consumers’ pay was nearly always below the levels Arise advertised, the complaint alleges that the company’s earnings claims did not factor in the substantial fees consumers faced when joining and using the Arise platform. According to the complaint, consumers who join the Arise platform are required to make hundreds of dollars in equipment purchases like computers and headsets, including some equipment that is purchased from and financed by Arise. In addition, until July 2022, Arise charged consumers as much as $250 for training programs that were required before consumers could begin money-earning jobs, and only stopped charging for that training after learning of the FTC’s investigation. Arise also has failed to provide the documents and disclosures required by the FTC’s Business Opportunity Rule. This is the first case where the Commission has charged a company in the gig economy with violating the Business Opportunity Rule, which requires that prospective workers receive key disclosures about earnings claims and other important information before they decide to invest their time and money in a business opportunity. Beyond the startup costs, Arise also charges workers on its platform nearly $40 each month in mandatory fees, which further reduced consumers’ effective earnings. When consumers left the Arise platform after discovering that their pay was not sufficient or equal to what Arise promised, their expenses were not refunded. In addition to the $7 million payment, Arise will be permanently prohibited from making any earnings claims to consumers without being able to substantiate those claims as part of the proposed settlement. In addition, Arise will be prohibited from making any false or misleading claims generally and will be required to provide the disclosures mandated by the Business Opportunity Rule. The Commission vote authorizing the staff to file the complaint and stipulated final order was 5-0. The FTC filed the complaint and final order in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Chair Lina M. Khan and Commissioners Melissa Holyoak and Andrew Ferguson issued statements. Arise also faces concurrent litigation with the U.S. Department of Labor in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida over separate allegations that it misclassified its workers as independent contractors. The FTC thanks the U.S. Department of Labor, the Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Florida and the Caribbean and the Office of the District of Columbia Attorney General for their assistance with this matter. NOTE: The Commission files a complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the named defendants are violating or are about to violate the law and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. Stipulated final orders have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge. The staff attorneys on this matter were James Davis, Nathan Nash, and Taylor Arana of the FTC’s Midwest Region. The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition and protect and educate consumers. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. Learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

In this thought-provoking video, we delve into the complexities and misconceptions surrounding three prominent social phenomena: the schema of the Strong Black Woman, the Strong Asian Woman, and the flawed ideology of Passport Bros. We start by examining the cultural and historical contexts that have shaped the Strong Black Woman schema. This stereotype often portrays Black women as resilient and unbreakable, but it can also impose unrealistic expectations and neglect their vulnerability and humanity. We discuss how this narrative impacts the mental health, relationships, and societal perceptions of Black women today. Next, we explore the Strong Asian Woman schema, highlighting the unique pressures faced by Asian women to meet high standards of academic and professional success while maintaining traditional family roles. We unpack how these expectations can lead to stress, burnout, and a struggle for identity, shedding light on the nuances often overlooked by mainstream discussions. Finally, we address the Passport Bros' ideology, a controversial trend where men seek relationships abroad, often under the guise of escaping Western societal norms. We critique this mindset, revealing how it perpetuates harmful stereotypes and fails to address the underlying issues within their own cultures. Join us as we challenge these stereotypes and ideologies, advocating for a more nuanced understanding and appreciation of individual experiences beyond societal expectations. Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions on cultural dynamics and social issues.

in this video we look at social media relationships the fallacy of hanging your hopes on loyalty from people who do not owe you loyalty

#truecrime #reallife #honestconversations #honest #legal The plaintiffs had brought their case under Oklahoma's public nuisance law, arguing that the violence and destruction wrought on the "Black Wall Street" area more than a century ago continues to resonate today. The Tulsa County sheriff, county commissioners and the Oklahoma Military Department were named as defendants in the suit. In its Wednesday ruling, the state's top court sided with Tulsa officials in arguing that the plaintiffs' grievances did not entitle them to compensation. “With respect to their public nuisance claim, though Plaintiffs' grievances are legitimate, they do not fall within the scope of our State's public nuisance statute,” the court wrote. In doing so, the nine-judge bench affirmed a lower court judge's identical ruling last July. The judge concluded that “simply being connected to a historical event does not provide a person with unlimited rights to seek compensation”.