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Analyzing the Use of Language in Discussions on Labor Exploitation
29:02 - 33:38 (04:36)
The language used in discussions on labor exploitation often involves words that are not inherently negative or harmful but are instead used to obfuscate or downplay the negative effects of labor exploitation, such as exploitation, efficiency or optimization.
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Despite the closing of many tax loopholes, corporations like Nike have found another way to avoid paying their fair share.
29:02 - 29:47 (00:44)
Summary
Despite the closing of many tax loopholes, corporations like Nike have found another way to avoid paying their fair share. By creating two Dutch companies and hiring a U.S. director for one of them, they are able to avoid being taxed in either country.
ChapterAnalyzing the Use of Language in Discussions on Labor Exploitation
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Learn about Apple's controversial "Double Irish strategy," which allowed them to pay zero taxes on their European profits, and how a whistleblower leaked information about it.
29:47 - 32:32 (02:45)
Summary
Learn about Apple's controversial "Double Irish strategy," which allowed them to pay zero taxes on their European profits, and how a whistleblower leaked information about it.
ChapterAnalyzing the Use of Language in Discussions on Labor Exploitation
EpisodeKim Dotcom's Millions From Megaupload, Million $ Panic Attack App, and Million $ Waterproof Shoes
PodcastMy First Million
The use of certain words in discussion can give different connotations and framing techniques.
32:32 - 33:38 (01:06)
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The use of certain words in discussion can give different connotations and framing techniques. Words such as "loophole", "manipulate", and "exploit" can give a negatively defined context to the topic at hand even if the word in itself isn't necessarily negative.