Global Community Weekly (GloCom)

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) is a Substack publication focused on geopolitical analyses, critiques of government practices, and discussions on various global crises. It covers leaked information, political decisions, economic trends, technological influences on society, and the potential repercussions of current global events.

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"Society One Step Closer To Dystopia": Vision-Pro Early-Adopters Spotted In Wild

0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Wearable Tech Social media Innovation Tech Ethics
  1. Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset has early adopters already spotted using it in public.
  2. There are concerns about safety, with reports of individuals using Vision Pro while driving and engaging in risky activities.
  3. The integration of Vision Pro into daily life has sparked reactions, with some comparing it to scenes from Black Mirror.
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Biden desperately seeking quid pro quo. (Again.)

0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Legislation Immigration Border Security Bipartisanship
  1. Biden is seeking a quid pro quo deal with Congress regarding border security and funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
  2. There is a push for bipartisan legislation to enact new border controls, though there is still controversy over the asylum system.
  3. The proposed bipartisan agreement would allow up to 150,000 illegal crossings per month, potentially limiting the effectiveness of the new measures.

AI predicts 8 events that could trigger WW3 as it warns of apocalyptic clash

0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Territorial disputes
  1. Bioweapons are omitted in the Tech Arms event and only gets fleeting indirect mention in the final moment of this English press report.
  2. Territorial disputes like in Ukraine and Gaza and rising tensions in Korea and China could trigger WW3.
  3. Factors like failed diplomacy, nationalism, technological arms race, proxy wars, resource scarcity, economic turmoil, and cyber warfare could also lead to a global conflict.

Idaho Governor Sending Troopers To Texas

0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
  1. Idaho Governor is sending troopers to Texas.
  2. US Border Patrol is in mutiny and refusing orders from Washington, hinting at potential revolution.
  3. Mobilization of Western Forces indicates a possible upcoming war.

Armed Texas State Employees In Showdown With Armed Federal Employees

0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
  1. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is taking steps to increase border security and is prepared for potential federal intervention.
  2. Concerns have been raised about the influx of military-age men entering the US and the potential national security risks they pose.
  3. A coalition of Republican governors have expressed support for Texas' actions in response to the migrant crisis at the border.

The Greatest Trick Big Brother Ever Pulled

0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Facial Recognition Privacy Concerns Law enforcement Data Collection
  1. The surveillance state is gradually emerging in small towns through various surveillance gadgets like facial recognition, gunshot detection devices, and automatic license plate readers, posing privacy threats.
  2. Facial recognition technology has raised concerns due to its use for petty purposes, leading to harassment and wrongful arrests, prompting efforts to ban its government use.
  3. Surveillance gadgets like automatic license plate readers are being promoted as non-threatening and old-fashioned, but concerns exist about privacy violations and their effectiveness in preventing crimes.

Sinn Fein Takes Control Of Northern Ireland

0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Brexit
  1. Sinn Fein takes control of Northern Ireland, a big step for Irish Unity
  2. Brexit unintentionally empowered those seeking Irish unity
  3. Northern Ireland's future has implications for unionist dominance and potential unification with Ireland and the EU