A small point here. I suspect that “human cargo” was stripped of all it’s humanity before it was packed onto those ships. Also, comparing what AI is doing to artists today with that may be a bit of a stretch. Maybe serial burglary would be a better comparison. Artists do have the option of just not working any more.
I don’t know anything about this AI company, but I fail to see how its chosen name is in any way either racist or cultural appropriation. I am familiar with the Middle Passage and its place in the horrible and shameful history of American slavery, but the name of this company does not seem to me to be so especially similar as to warrant labeling it tasteless. But, like Keith, I could be wrong.
kingdiamond69 about 1 year ago
So according to the GOP black folk benefitted from being kidnapped from their homes and forced into slavery saying they learned a skill .
Who thinks like that ?
Yontrop about 1 year ago
A small point here. I suspect that “human cargo” was stripped of all it’s humanity before it was packed onto those ships. Also, comparing what AI is doing to artists today with that may be a bit of a stretch. Maybe serial burglary would be a better comparison. Artists do have the option of just not working any more.
chireef about 1 year ago
clearly this is close to Mr. Knight’s heart as it is the same on his other (and equally good) comic (th)ink
IAMTHELAW Premium Member about 1 year ago
I don’t know anything about this AI company, but I fail to see how its chosen name is in any way either racist or cultural appropriation. I am familiar with the Middle Passage and its place in the horrible and shameful history of American slavery, but the name of this company does not seem to me to be so especially similar as to warrant labeling it tasteless. But, like Keith, I could be wrong.
Ed B Premium Member about 1 year ago
“You’ll get great exposure!” is in the top three lies told.
mitchkeos Premium Member about 1 year ago
Keith, not everything has to be about race.