by Red Scribble | Jul 15, 2026 | Culture
The Algorithm of Exclusion The Context Twenty-six former Meta employees have filed a federal lawsuit in Oakland, California. The claim? That Meta used an AI-powered system to select workers for mass layoffs, systematically targeting those who had taken medical leave,...
by Red Scribble | Jun 24, 2026 | Culture
The Context A Detroit pension fund has sued Uber’s board. The date: June 22, 2026. The charge: directors and senior management made a “calculated decision to prioritize growth over safety protocols.” This is not an operational glitch. It is a cultural...
by Red Scribble | May 31, 2026 | Culture
The Context Southwest Airlines reversed its “Customer of Size” policy in May 2026—just four months after introducing it. The January 27 policy made plus-size passengers buy a second seat upfront, with staff left to decide who “needed” it. No objective criteria. No...
by Red Scribble | May 10, 2026 | Culture
The Context Twenty thousand seafarers are stranded. Eight hundred to two thousand vessels sit immobilised in the Strait of Hormuz. This is not a hypothetical scenario—it is the reality after eight weeks of naval blockade and warlike conditions. The International...
by Red Scribble | May 8, 2026 | Culture
The Context Three dead. Seven infected. One hundred and forty-seven passengers and crew stranded. A Dutch-flagged expedition vessel, the MV Hondius, has become the epicentre of a public health crisis. The WHO has confirmed human-to-human transmission of a novel...
by Red Scribble | Apr 22, 2026 | Culture
The Context Four hours ago, Meta announced a mandatory surveillance programme for its US-based employees. The stated goal is to train AI agents. The method is the installation of tracking software on work computers to capture every mouse movement, keystroke, click,...