The Growing Gap in Education Attainment and the Impact of AI and Social Media on Society

Economy Inequality and Poverty

This article explores the widening gap in education attainment between poor and rich boys, the impact of AI and social media on society, and the need for diversity in college admissions. It also delves into the influence of social media companies and Chinese control over American media platforms.

Education Attainment Disparities

⚠️The gap in education attainment is now twice as big between poor and rich boys as it is between black and white boys.

⚖️Affirmative action and Title 9 have provided opportunities for women, but there is still underrepresentation.

📉The focus should shift from race-based identity politics to income equality.

📚The gap in educational attainment is now larger between poor and rich boys than between black and white boys.

Impact of AI and Social Media

🤖Pushing out preventive healthcare using AI and smart cameras can help improve healthcare in the US.

📰The speaker consumes a lot of news and information through various sources.

📱AI deep fakes could be used to manipulate public perception, such as making Biden appear older or making Kamala Harris seem awkward.

🌐Chinese control over American media platforms is seen as a dramatic asymmetry.

🔍The bork test is used to determine if something is a monopoly, but it is difficult to apply to free products.

FAQ

How can AI improve healthcare in the US?

Pushing out preventive healthcare using AI and smart cameras can help improve healthcare in the US.

What is the impact of Chinese control over American media platforms?

Chinese control over American media platforms is seen as a dramatic asymmetry.

Why is there a shift from race-based identity politics to income equality?

The focus should shift from race-based identity politics to income equality.

How does the gap in educational attainment differ between poor and rich boys and black and white boys?

The gap in education attainment is now twice as big between poor and rich boys as it is between black and white boys.

What are the challenges in applying the bork test to determine a monopoly?

The bork test is used to determine if something is a monopoly, but it is difficult to apply to free products.

Summary with Timestamps

📚 0:08The gap in education attainment has shifted from being primarily based on race to being based on income, with wealthy households dominating elite institutions.

🎥 4:37The motivation for the media pivot is a combination of personal reward, affirmation, and financial success.

📺 9:10The video discusses the tech industry, the concept of elitism, and the role of veterans in society.

🗣️ 13:50The speaker discusses their frustration with the shift from technocratic views to libertarian anti-woke sentiments in Silicon Valley.

💡 18:11Using AI and smart cameras to collect data can help improve preventive healthcare in the US.

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