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Doodley's JournalWould it be possible for the makers of Trump's $400m gift to incorporate undetectable listening devices?
I asked ChatGPT: Would it be possible for the makers of Air Force One to include undetectable devices to listen into passenger conversations?
This is the reply:
Yes, it would be technically possible for the makers of Air Force One to include undetectable devices for listening into passengers, but it raises complex ethical and security concerns. Air Force One is a highly secure aircraft with sophisticated systems, and adding such devices would likely fall under existing security protocols. While technically feasible, the decision to implement such a system would involve significant ethical considerations and potential legal challenges.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Technological Feasibility:
Advanced Audio Processing:
Modern technologies allow for the development of miniature, highly sensitive microphones and audio processing systems that could be integrated into Air Force One's interior without being easily detected.
Digital Signal Processing:
Advanced digital signal processing techniques could be used to filter out ambient noise and enhance the quality of audio captured, allowing for better intelligibility.
Secure Communication:
The captured audio could be transmitted through secure communication channels to designated personnel, ensuring that the information is protected and not intercepted by unauthorized individuals.
Ethical and Security Concerns:
Privacy Violations:
Such devices could be used to monitor the conversations of passengers without their knowledge, potentially leading to privacy violations and a breach of trust.
Legal Issues:
Depending on the jurisdiction and applicable laws, the installation and use of such devices could raise legal issues related to wiretapping and eavesdropping.
Security Risks:
The implementation of such a system could create security vulnerabilities if the system is not properly protected against hacking or unauthorized access.
Impact on Trust:
The presence of such devices could damage the trust between passengers and the government, as well as undermine the integrity of the communication channels.
In Conclusion:
While it is technically feasible to install undetectable devices for listening into passengers on Air Force One, the ethical and security implications are significant. The decision to implement such a system would require careful consideration of all factors and potential consequences, and would likely face legal and ethical challenges.
Trump's new automotive tariff exemption benefits one company: Tesla
According to Lutnick, there would even be a way for auto companies to completely avoid tariffs on their vehicles. And a fact sheet issued by The White House yesterday said that vehicles finished in the U.S. with 85 percent or more domestic content would be fully exempt from the automotive tariff.
Interestingly, only one company qualifies for this new tariff exemption: Tesla.
According to the 2024 Made in America Auto Index from Kogod School of Business at American University, only three vehicles hit the 85 percent domestic content threshold: the Tesla Model 3 Performance, Tesla Model Y Long Range, and Tesla Model Y.
The fact that Trump's automotive tariff exemption only benefits Tesla was first noticed by the online automotive news site FuelArc. The outlet also pointed out how oddly specific the 85 percent number was, especially considering that three of Ford's Mustang models have 80% domestic content.
https://mashable.com/article/trump-automotive-tariff-exemption-tesla
I have to tip my hat to the UK prime minister.
I salute him for protecting the best interests of the UK and standing up for Ukraine. With this concept of a trade agreement, he has bought himself a lot of leverage.
Surely, Trump can only lose the tariff war. Didn't he set himself up for failure with every single tariff deal?
No deal will match the bar that has been set so high byTrump's chart of made-up numbers or his tarrifs that are unrealistically high. Every deal, if there are any, will require Trump to compromise. He claims he's going to have 200 deals and they are all lining up because he's the world's greatest deal maker.
No deal will involve amother nation agreeing to Trump's tariffs. That isn't a deal. Take Mexico and Canada. They have new 25% tariffs. Maybe they will agree to 5% or even 10% and withdraw their reciprocal tariffs. Trump looks like a loser. China has new 125% tariffs. Maybe they will agree to 5% or even 10%. Trump loses again. Other nations at 10% aren't going to make a deal at 10%. They will only make a deal at lower rates. Trump loses again.
Meanwhile, the backdrop to all this losing is that the US economy is heading south, confidence in Trump's handling of the economy is sinking fast, and once prices go up, tens of millions more Americans will understand the tariffs are passed onto them. There won't be a lot to celebrate. Trump saying he's agreed to cut China tariffs to 10% will look pathetic and too little too late for those that are hit by inflation and recession.
USA Today: It's official: Trump is a historical failure and we're finally admitting it.
One of the biggest lies Republican leaders are trying to sell Americans is that voters love President Donald Trump. Republicans keep talking about how great a job Trump is doing and how the general American public can't get enough of it.
Lies. All lies.
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The thing is, Trump made his plans clear on the reelection campaign trail. For months, he talked up his vision of mass deportations and tariffs. He proposed massive shake-ups in government, things like shuttering the Department of Education. It’s not surprising that these things would lead America into turmoil. Trump wasn't joking about all of the destructive policies he wanted to implement.
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To be clear, the only person lying is Trump. He is the one trying to convince us that everything is great while people across the country suffer. He wants us to believe that a tanking economy and a tumultuous government are the fault of immigrants and transgender people, and it isn’t working. Even after his declining approval rating, Trump is trying to convince his supporters that everything is fine.
"This is the best, they say, 100-day start of any president in history, and everyone is saying it," he said at an April 29 rally in Warren, Michigan. "We've just gotten started. You haven't even seen anything yet."
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I understand the desire to let Trump go down in flames, but something must be done to fix the Democrats' favorability ratings. If they are unable to create a coherent top-down message by 2026, I worry about what the country will become. They don’t need to say “I told you so.” They need to be talking to voters about the plans they have to combat the impending catastrophe.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/05/01/trump-approval-rating-polls-down-economy/83349237007/
This is the most shocking and disgusting celebration of dehumanising immigrants at a Trump rally I have ever seen.
Watch at 4 minutes to see the video played at Trump's rally last night.
As Trump has made clear, he doesn't care about due process. He doesn't care if he brands immigrants terrorists, without evidence.
You will see in the video, set against ominous music, immigrants bound and manhandled off planes and loaded into buses and vans like lumps of meat, hair and beards forcably sheared off against their will, as if they were sheep, and then they are manhandled to a hell hole where they will remain, even if mistakes have been made, in which case the Trump administration will leave them to rot.
And as the video ends, the MAGA crowd at Trump's rally go wild with joy. It is great entertainment for them. They think this is what makes America great---the inhumanity. They will give him a pass on the economy because they love his hate. This is our America.
This explains everything about this presidency! What AI states about the Dunning-Kruger effect and Sycophancy effect!
This is what I Googled: "Dunning-Kruger effect plus sycophancy effect in a president"
This is Google AI's result:
The combination of the Dunning-Kruger effect and sycophancy can manifest in a president as a situation where an individual, lacking the necessary expertise, is overly confident and surrounded by those who flatter and reinforce their inaccurate self-assessment. This can lead to poor decision-making and a lack of self-awareness regarding their own shortcomings.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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The combined effect:
A president who is experiencing both the Dunning-Kruger effect and sycophancy is likely to be overconfident and resistant to criticism, leading to a potentially harmful cycle of flawed decisions, a lack of accountability, and a detachment from reality.
This situation can create a situation where the president is surrounded by yes-men and yes-women who are more concerned with their own political survival than with providing honest advice.
Examples:
A president might dismiss the warnings of scientific experts about climate change or public health risks, believing they have a better understanding than the experts themselves.
They might ignore the advice of their foreign policy advisors and pursue a course of action that is demonstrably unwise.
They might surround themselves with people who are loyal but not necessarily competent, further isolating them from alternative viewpoints.
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1. Dunning-Kruger Effect:
This cognitive bias describes the tendency for individuals with low competence in a particular area to overestimate their abilities. They often lack the self-awareness to recognize their own limitations.
In a president, this could manifest as a belief that they are well-informed and capable in areas where they are actually lacking expertise, such as foreign policy, economics, or science.
This can lead to confident but misguided decisions and a resistance to seeking advice from qualified professionals.
2. Sycophancy Effect:
Sycophancy is the practice of flattering or attempting to please someone to gain their favor. In a political context, it can manifest as excessive praise, approval, and deference to a president's opinions, even when those opinions are demonstrably wrong or ill-advised.
A sycophantic environment can reinforce the Dunning-Kruger effect by creating an echo chamber where the president is constantly told that they are brilliant and correct, even when they are not.
This lack of critical feedback can prevent the president from recognizing their own errors and from seeking alternative perspectives
Do you see the flawed logic in criticizing Amazon when Trump told us that other nations would pay the tariffs?
There should be no tariff charges according to the Trump administration. It is funded by other nations! Their own words, attacking Amazon as being hostile and political exposes their own lies.
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