alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 15 Response: The use of force by the american police force@joshweertman Should the police force have the ability to use force to the point of killing a suspect or should they only be allowed to subdue individuals? To start, I think…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 15 questions: Should force be used?Does the United States overextend its use of force? Should coercion be allowed in the name of national security? Should police departments in the United States focus on…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 14 Reflection: Why market entrepreneurs succeedDr. Burt Folsom spoke at the Young America’s Foundation Conservative Student Conference, where he explains how political entrepreneurs have failed compared to market…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 14 response: Do political entrepreneurs still exist?@atamme question: Are political entrepreneurs on the rise while market entrepreneurs are on the decline? I believe that political entrepreneurs in the original context of their…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 14 Questions: Market v.s. Political EntrepreneursWhich type of entrepreneur holds more political power? Which type of entrepreneur affects a population more? Depending, is their impact more positive or negative? Should…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 13 Reflection: Big Tech SurveillanceMicheal Matheson Miller came to speak at OSU over big tech surveillance and the effects it has on its users. Companies such as Facebook and Google are mentioned as the main…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 13 Response: The governments compromise of privacyIs government surveillance worth the invasion of privacy for the security of the public? In response to @joshweeterman’s question, in short no. Since the 9/11 terrorist attack…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 13 Questions: Big techs survellianceIf you had to make the choice, would you give up using digital technology in order to secure your privacy? Do you believe there are any pros to big surveillance? Should…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 12 Reflection: Does Charity Actually Help?The documentary Poverty inc. highlights the issues surrounding how people view poor nations and how their response does more harm than good. To start the documentary shows how…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 12 Reponse: The Toll of Colonization and War@nziiske asked “What factor(s) do you think contribute most to extreme poverty?” I believe there are 2 main factors that have contributed to extreme poverty in countries around…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 12 Questions- Addressing PovertyDo you believe that the issues of poverty should be addressed at the state or federal level? Do you believe that the United States' policies on homelessness are helpful? Should…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 11 Reflection: The Cure That WorksDr. Sean Masaki Flynn is an economist who gave a speech on the differences between the United States healthcare system and Singapore’s in 2020. In his speech, he points out the…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 11 one question response: Can Price Transparency Improve our Healthcare System?Few people, if any, would agree to purchase a smartphone without first knowing the price; however, in the U.S. very few health care providers provide up-front pricing for their…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 10 reflection: The political control of GoogleDr. Robert Epstein is a Senior Research Psychologist who since 2015 has been monitoring, tracking, and studying Google. In his speech, Dr. Epstein explains how Google is able to…alexmay2022 in #week-10 • 3 years agoWeek 10 Response: The spread of misinformation on Facebook@moneybagley Are there any other companies that try to do this sort of “mind control”? If so, how do they go about it? Companies for decades have used “mind control” in order…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 10 Questions: Googles OverreachDo you believe that companies such as Google should work with government agencies for safety purposes? Should the government place regulations on companies to limit the extent…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 09 one question response- Future of NFTMany crypto-enthusiasts claim that NFTs will "democratize the art and music industries." What does that mean? Do you agree or disagree with that sentiment? Give some specific…alexmay2022 in #gradnium • 3 years agoWeek 08 Reflection: Is UBI worth it?The concept of a Universal Basic Income has only been in circulation for the last 100 years, and since then countries around the world have debated on the effectiveness of UBI if…alexmay2022 in #pob • 3 years agoWeek 08 Response: Pros and Cons of UBIResponse Responding to @julie.bank14’s question “In your opinion, what are the biggest pros and cons of a universal basic income?” I believe that when determining the pros and…alexmay2022 in #week-08 • 3 years agoWeek 08 Questions: Universal Basic incomeDo you believe it would be better for the government to support a universal basic income or social programs (ie. medicare, education, or social security)? Following question…