3 chapters across the catalog
San Diego Professors Critique Farmers Markets as Racist
Two professors from San Diego State University published a chapter in a new anthology claiming that farmers markets are "insidious white spaces." They argue that the location of these markets in gentrifying neighborhoods normalizes white food consumption habits and contributes to racial exclusion.
Google Data Centers, Server Efficiency and Hiring Practices
A researcher from the University of San Diego described the massive computational overhead required for Google searches, noting that 4,000 machines are utilized per query. The discussion also touched on allegations that Google specifically targets single males aged 23 to 27 for employment.
Jon Stewart Gun Violence Comparison and Active Shooter Training
Jon Stewart's comparison of U.S. gun violence to the Netherlands is challenged by citing the assassinations of Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh. The hosts also discuss the rise of the "active shooter training" industry, noting that freshmen at San Diego University are now being trained on how to respond to campus shootings.
