The United States is seen as slipping fully into authoritarianism, with concerns raised at the TED conference in Vancouver. Key points include the purchase of an American president by Elon Musk, overreaching AI companies, and the transformation of the US into an authoritarian kleptocracy. Canadians are re-energized in contrast to the US, with hope for a better trajectory under Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Key Points
Concerns about authoritarianism in the US at the TED conference
Discussion on the purchase of an American president by Elon Musk
Transformation of the US into an authoritarian kleptocracy
Hopeful trajectory in Canada under Prime Minister Mark Carney
Pros
Raising awareness about authoritarian tendencies in the US
Encouraging discussions and strategies for change at the TED conference
Cons
Concerns about overreaching AI companies and violation of property laws
Loss of democratic values and erosion of constitutional principles