Pirate Wires

Everything's Computer: Tesla & Elon Attacked, Columbia Protestor Detained, & ChatGPTs New AI Writer

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Mar 14, 2025
The hosts dive into Tesla's recent challenges, including protests and a slipping stock price, while Trump expresses interest in the brand. A Palestinian student arrested amid activism raises questions about free speech and citizenship. The risks and potential of new AI models for creative writing are examined, stirring debate about their impact on the literary landscape. Meanwhile, Gavin Newsom and Michelle Obama's media strategies reveal changing dynamics in how public figures engage with audiences today.
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Tesla Troubles

  • Tesla's stock dropped 15% on Monday, the steepest since September 2020.
  • Vandalism, including swastika graffiti, plagues Tesla showrooms amidst protests.
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Protestor Psychology

  • Protesters exhibit the "backfire effect," strengthening beliefs despite contradictory evidence.
  • Their "Elon is a Nazi" signs exemplify this bias.
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Nazi-like Leftists

  • Leftists yearning for moral clarity engage in performative Nazi-like behavior.
  • Spray-painting swastikas and performing Nazi salutes illustrates this yearning.
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