Gary Marcus

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Score 51
2/17/2025, 2:06:45 AM
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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
@MWS1797
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@GaryMarcus Isn't that how silicon valley works, break everything then put it back together after gaining insights from the disruption?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@MWS1797 they are typically paid a lot less, though. in exchange

aside from that, a lot of cuts seem arbitrary and poorly considered.
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
@MWS1797
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@GaryMarcus Government jobs should not be permanent jobs when the private sector employees are at will
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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278d
You, or someone you love, or a friend of a friend, could be next.

This is America, now.
60 Minutes
@60Minutes
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“Twelve days ago, people knew where their next paycheck was coming from. They knew how they were going to pay for their kids' daycare, their medical bills. And then, all gone overnight,” says Kristina Drye, who was fired in the USAID shutdown. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/usa…

The statement is a metaphorical response to a discussion about the dismantling of USAID and the broader implications of such actions. It uses the nursery rhyme of Humpty Dumpty to suggest that the damage done may be irreparable, contributing to a public discourse on government actions and their consequences.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly harm others but uses a metaphor to express a viewpoint, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The metaphorical nature of the statement can promote understanding by illustrating the perceived severity of the situation, aligning with the principle of promoting understanding. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments, adhering to the principle of constructive dialogue. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By participating in a discussion about government actions, the statement uses influence to engage with societal issues, aligning with the principle of using influence for societal betterment. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech by responsibly using a metaphor to express a viewpoint on a public issue. [+1]