Slate Money Trump Math & Techno-Fascism
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Mar 1, 2025 
Kyle Chayka, a staff writer for The New Yorker and author of "Filter World," delves into intriguing issues surrounding technology and its impact on society. He discusses Trump's outrageous $5 million 'gold card' proposal for citizenship, exploring its implications for immigration and economic policies. Chayka also draws parallels between modern technocrats and the fascists of 1930s Japan, raising concerns about power dynamics in governance. Additionally, the episode highlights the absurdity of consumer fears around black plastic utensils stemming from a simple math error.
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EB-5 Visa Comparison
- Trump's gold card proposal mirrors existing programs like the EB-5 visa.
- The EB-5 program's data suggests far fewer gold cards would sell than Trump projects.
Trump's Gold Card Proposal
- Trump proposed selling "gold card" US citizenships for $5 million.
- He falsely claimed this could eliminate national debt, miscalculating potential revenue.
Incentivizing Graduates
- Trump's proposal incentivizes wealthy graduates to stay in the US.
- Existing programs like the H-1B visa already address this.
