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Books by Dr. Pedro A González Jr MJ MAC

The Caribbean Basin is a region that receives billions of dollars in international financing ever... more The Caribbean Basin is a region that receives billions of dollars in international financing every year. This financing comes from various sources, including multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank and bilateral aid from countries such as the United States, Canada, and European nations. The funding is directed toward various sectors, including infrastructure, health, education, and economic development. One of the primary reasons the Caribbean Basin receives so much international financing is the significant economic, social, and environmental challenges faced by many of the countries in the region. These challenges include prevalent poverty levels, unemployment, inequality, and vulnerability to natural disasters. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the region's economies, increasing international support demand. Despite the significant amount of international financing that flows into the Caribbean Basin, there are concerns about the effectiveness and sustainability of these investments. Some experts argue that there is a need for greater coordination and collaboration between international donors and local governments to ensure that financing is directed towards priority areas and is effectively managed and implemented. Additionally, more significant investment is needed to build local capacity and institutions to support long-term development in the region.

Book, May 2024

Religion is a complex and multifaceted aspect of human society, with various interpretations and ... more Religion is a complex and multifaceted aspect of human society, with various interpretations and practices across different cultures. Unfortunately, throughout history, specific religious interpretations have perpetuated the demonization of women. This book explores the underlying factors that have led to women’s unequal treatment and marginalization within religious contexts, exploring the root causes behind these misinterpretations. This essay challenges the notion that religion inherently demonizes women by examining specific examples and offering counterarguments.
The issue’s root lies in societal and cultural biases that can significantly influence how religion is practiced and understood. Recognizing this complexity and our role in shaping these biases is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and equitable society, making us more aware and responsible.

The far-reaching human digitization in contemporary society has led to massive interaction of hum... more The far-reaching human digitization in contemporary society has led to massive interaction of humanity with technology in the social, biological, and physical arenas.
Man’s continued exploration of innovative ways of existence through various tools or systems inevitably creates a symbiotic relationship.
With such a relationship emerges a dominant player and a subject at the former’s disposal. The present generation is a testament to this sentiment, and many young people are hooked to their digital devices. And most of them willingly endure the consequences of such dependency, oblivious
of an imminent evolution that unwittingly prays on them.
The most salient is the transformation of the communication system from the analog version to digital modes of Communication that rely more on emotional interpretation. They respond to the emotional functioning of our brain, enhancing attention and associated perceptual encoding of dynamic events, thereby increasing their subjective salience.
Intrinsically, society has been fragmented by a dependency that rids man of the traditional ways by introducing trending approaches to life. Those unable to identify themselves with the new forms are labeled ignorant, particularly the myth of the old, digital immigrants that learned to use computers at some stage during their adult lives.
At the same time, the young generation is called digital natives. While the latter boast of their prowess by exploiting the symbiotic relationship, they gradually evolve through transhumanism.
Meaning features autonomous and self-evolving systems, the digital incarnation of oneself, something humans do not recognize in the frenzy of digital integration, posing threats and benefits.

When AI benefits both humans and machines, it can be considered a symbiont, or when AI benefits o... more When AI benefits both humans and machines, it can be considered a symbiont, or when AI benefits only machines at the expense of humans, it can be regarded as a parasite.
However, when AI is used to benefit only machines at the expense of humans, it can be considered a parasite.
Similarly, AI can be viewed as a parasite if used to manipulate or control human behavior.
It’s worth noting that the relationship between humans and AI is not always clear-cut, and there are often shades of gray between symbiosis and parasitism; we must consider the potential impacts of AI on society
carefully and ensure its use aligns with human values and goals.
As AI becomes more prevalent, it’s essential to carefully consider its effect on human society and use it to align with human values and goals.
Otherwise, we will become the parasite of a tremendous unpredictable force.

Editorial Letra Viva, 2021

Ideologies are belief systems, which in the case of the proliferation of fluxes on the internet, ... more Ideologies are belief systems, which in the case of the proliferation of
fluxes on the internet, are socially shared by the immense collection of
participating social actors. That is determined by groups and communities
that spontaneously emerge and grow, like cultural, professional,
religious, social, or self-interest.
Hence the ideologies deployed on the Internet are fundamental social
beliefs of a relatively general and abstract nature. One of its co nitive
functions is to provide ideological coherence to a group’s beliefs and
thus facilitate its acquisition and use in everyday situations. Among
other things, ideologies also specify what cultural values, like freedom,
equality, or maybe justice is essential to the group.
Based on the concepts presented, ideologies, thus defined, develop
cognitive and social functions such as the language of the internet and
smartphones. Those are the basis of the discourses and other social practices
of the members of social groups. That allows them to organize and
coordinate their actions and interactions with a view to the goals and
interests of the group as a whole.
They are functioning as part of the socio-cognitive interface between
the social structures of groups and their discourses and social practices.

Editorial Letra Viva, 2022

Culling the Ignorants and Neglected. Meta Classrooms potentials and risks.

Ideologies are belief systems, which in the case of the proliferation of fluxes on the internet, ... more Ideologies are belief systems, which in the case of the proliferation of fluxes
on the internet, are socially shared by the immense collection of participating
social actors. That is determined by groups and communities that spontaneously
emerge and grow, like cultural, professional, religious, social, or selfinterest.
Hence the ideologies deployed on the Internet are fundamental social beliefs
of a relatively general and abstract nature. One of its co nitive functions
is to provide ideological coherence to a group’s beliefs and thus facilitate its
acquisition and use in everyday situations. Among other things, ideologies
also specify what cultural values, like freedom, equality, or maybe justice is
essential to the group.
Based on the concepts presented, ideologies, thus defined, develop cognitive
and social functions such as the language of the internet and smartphones.
Those are the basis of the discourses and other social practices of the
members of social groups. That allows them to organize and coordinate their
actions and interactions with a view to the goals and interests of the group
as a whole.
They are functioning as part of the socio-cognitive interface between the social
structures of groups and their discourses and social practices.

This book includes the case of the scandal exposed in 2006 by journalists of El Nuevo Herald, twi... more This book includes the case of the scandal exposed in 2006 by journalists of El Nuevo Herald, twin in Spanish of The Miami Herald and other media in Florida, simultaneously receiving remuneration of the services of the Voice of America (VOA), Radio and TV Marti. The book brings together arguments about how since 1959, the federal Government of the United States has funded, not only the press of the Cuban exiles in Florida, under the guise of patriotism, and the fight against communism, but training and blessed active terrorist groups, criminal acts of murder and violence against journalists and democracy activists.
Based on the Model of Propaganda of five filters of Herman and Chomsky, emerging evidence of collaboration between the media and Government institutions or special interest groups, such as the distorted coverage of the New York Times during the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.
A brief analysis applied to the possible extension of the Model a six filters, considered by recent studies.

Esta obra incluye el caso del escándalo expuesto en el 2006 de periodistas de El Nuevo Herald, me... more Esta obra incluye el caso del escándalo expuesto en el 2006 de periodistas de El Nuevo Herald, mellizo en español de The Miami Herald y otros medios en La Florida, recibiendo simultáneamente retribuciones de los servicios de la Voz de América (VOA), Radio y Televisión Martí.
El libro reúne argumentos de cómo desde 1959, el Gobierno federal de los EEUU ha financiado, no solamente a la prensa de los exiliados cubanos en La Florida, con el pretexto del patriotismo y la lucha contra el comunismo, sino entrenando y bendecido a grupos terroristas activos, en actos criminales de asesinato y violencia contra periodistas y activistas por la democracia.
Basándose en el Modelo de Propaganda de los Cinco Filtros de Herman y Chomsky, surgen pruebas de la colaboración entre los medios de comunicación y las instituciones gubernamentales o grupos de intereses especiales, como el caso de la manipulada cobertura del New York Times durante la invasión estadounidense de Irak en 2003.
Un breve análisis aplicado a los temas de la posible extensión del Modelo a seis filtros, considerado por estudios recientes.

Content: Transculturation of the games; Militarization of the virtual environment; Hate speech;... more Content:
Transculturation of the games; Militarization of the virtual environment; Hate speech; Game, science or art?; New era in game studies; A multi-billion dollar industry; Virtual societies; Anonymity and "des-individualization"; Speech of hatred, racism and prejudice as human products; Stereotypes and the media; Violence and personality disorders; Racism and racial discrimination; Beyond negative representations; Minorities in video games; Violence against women and sexism; Addiction to a minefield and final effect of cultivation in the games. More than 208 sources cited, 53 illustrations of the major video games analyzed and a comprehensive analytical index, are some of the features of this essay.

"Contenido: Transculturación de los juegos; Militarización del ambiente virtual; Discurso de od... more "Contenido:
Transculturación de los juegos; Militarización del ambiente virtual; Discurso de odio; ¿Juego, ciencia o arte?; Nueva era en estudios de los juegos; Una industria multimillonaria; Las sociedades virtuales; Anonimato y “des-individualización”; Discurso de odio, racismo y prejuicio como productos humanos; Estereotipos y los medios; Violencia y Trastornos de personalidad; Racismo y discriminación racial; Más allá de
Representaciones negativas; Minorías en los videojuegos; Violencia contra mujeres y sexismo; Adicción a un campo minado y finalmente Efecto de cultivo en los juegos.
Más de 208 fuentes citadas, 53 ilustraciones de los principales juegos de video analizados y un completo índice analítico, son algunas de las características de este ensayo. "

Un extenso estudio - un libro de 423 páginas con más de 70 ilustraciones-, parte de una trilogía ... more Un extenso estudio - un libro de 423 páginas con más de 70 ilustraciones-, parte de una trilogía sobre la inmigración cubana a los Estados Unidos desde el descubrimiento del continente americano por los españoles hasta el presente. El libro se extiende sobre las fuentes, las motivaciones y las contradicciones de los diferentes flujos políticos y económicos de emigración de la isla al continente, tomando en consideración, particularmente la parte del estado de la Florida y las principales figuras intelectuales de llegadas de exiliados políticos diferentes, como José Martí.

An extensive study, part of a trilogy about Cuban immigration to the United States from the Disco... more An extensive study, part of a trilogy about Cuban immigration to the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent by the Spaniards to the present. The book extends on the sources, motivations and contradictions of the different political and economic fluxes of emigrations from the island to the mainland, taking into consideration, particularly the part of the state of Florida and the leading intellectual figures of different political exiles arrivals, as José Martí.

Third of three volumen series of works from the period 1999-2006 (Spanish).

First of three volumen series of works from the period 1999-2006 (Spanish).

Second of three volumen series of works from the period 1999-2006 (Spanish).

Papers by Dr. Pedro A González Jr MJ MAC

On the blackness & exploitation of the public image from the perspective of homosexual activism.

Book, May 2024

Editorial Letra Viva, 2021

Editorial Letra Viva, 2022

Culling the Ignorants and Neglected. Meta Classrooms potentials and risks.

Ideologies are belief systems, which in the case of the proliferation of fluxes on the internet, ... more Ideologies are belief systems, which in the case of the proliferation of fluxes
on the internet, are socially shared by the immense collection of participating
social actors. That is determined by groups and communities that spontaneously
emerge and grow, like cultural, professional, religious, social, or selfinterest.
Hence the ideologies deployed on the Internet are fundamental social beliefs
of a relatively general and abstract nature. One of its co nitive functions
is to provide ideological coherence to a group’s beliefs and thus facilitate its
acquisition and use in everyday situations. Among other things, ideologies
also specify what cultural values, like freedom, equality, or maybe justice is
essential to the group.
Based on the concepts presented, ideologies, thus defined, develop cognitive
and social functions such as the language of the internet and smartphones.
Those are the basis of the discourses and other social practices of the
members of social groups. That allows them to organize and coordinate their
actions and interactions with a view to the goals and interests of the group
as a whole.
They are functioning as part of the socio-cognitive interface between the social
structures of groups and their discourses and social practices.

Third of three volumen series of works from the period 1999-2006 (Spanish).

First of three volumen series of works from the period 1999-2006 (Spanish).

Second of three volumen series of works from the period 1999-2006 (Spanish).

On the blackness & exploitation of the public image from the perspective of homosexual activism.

Abstract The ethical problems in American journalism are not a thing of the past. Focusing in our... more Abstract
The ethical problems in American journalism are not a thing of the past. Focusing in our own backyard, the supplement in Spanish of The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, maintains that contentious tradition with what already are not mistakes of copy editors, but express inten-tions to distort the truth and misrepresent the historical facts. For personal gain of publishers, pleasing advertisers or owners express policies? Their actions respond.
Only this month of April 2015, an editorial by El Nuevo Herald the April 16th refers to the invasion to Cuba on Bay of Pigs April 17th, 1960, without that mentioning in the 298 words in Spanish that was an operation funded and sponsored by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
The day after that editorial was printed, The Miami Herald published a report about how the higher direction of the newspaper "killed" in 1960 a history - euphemism for censored - that denounced the invasion seven months before it occurs, under pressure from the director of the CIA, Allen Dulles, pleasing the Government against all the ethics codes of American jour-nalism.
Case specific of this study, the 2006 exposed scandal of journalists of El Nuevo Herald, Spanish version of The Miami Herald and other media in Florida moonlighting of the Voice of America (VOA) service, Radio and TV Martí. We intend to show how far decades the federal government has paid Hispanic journalists in Florida directly or indirectly through different budgets for non-profit organizations and financed publications with the pretext of patriotism and the fight against communism.

The American political thriller television series Scandal, starring Kerry Washington and creat-ed... more The American political thriller television series Scandal, starring Kerry Washington and creat-ed by Shonda Rhimes, who constitutes today an undeniable force in Hollywood stirred a few contradictory feelings since it was first aired on April 5, 2012, not only in the press, but also in social media because of the depiction of a black woman, for some a whore, for others a “sister” in power.
As the story goes character Olivia Pope, the star of the show, is partially based on former George H.W. Bush administration press aide, 56 year old Judy Smith. Washington’s is the first black woman leading in a network drama in almost three decades. Controversy doesn’t mean that writer Rhimes remove totally the weight of race and racism in the show. Sex, race and con-flict is nothing new in performing, but also the conspiracy theory of crime and politics and high levels in the houses of power to capture the involvement of the audience.
For some in social media Scandal is a communal experience and with 4.3 million tweets for 2013 season alone the show becomes a social phenomenon through the use and manipulation of social media, what some called “the show that Twitter build”, this combo of a promotions strat-egy and thriller show, a high-stakes soap opera, involving election rigging, a presidential assas-sination attempt, a failed internal White House coup, and many other crazy shenanigans, could be preposterous on virtually every level, but also an fun in a certain way as a “telenovela” –or a “soapy political drama”.
In reality, without the “push” of Twitter and social media the show probably would have being canceled in the first season, all the cast of the show has “live-tweeted” extending their brand image into the digital area, in which we have proof of how –we like it or not- social media change television “enhancing” the way people do their TV viewing.

From its creation The Simpsons proved different, but how the irreverence of a show can be enough ... more From its creation The Simpsons proved different, but how the irreverence of a show can be enough for the American public to select this sitcom as it preferred primetime watching time? How the show confronts capital issues of our decadent society as race, gender, religion sex and first, family and marriage. It’s not all in the humor or the quality of color or maybe selecting aggressive topics like the environment of corruption. How the gender representation in topics like homosexuality in majority of male characters on the show affect the way the audience react to them. Multiple recog-nitions around the world, but also critics about their political agenda and controversy. This show create a momentum for success on television for shows oriented to social aspect and adult anima-tion, awakening also a wave of copycats around the world. The success of the sitcom resides in big part in how the show presents actual social topics that make them attractive for all. Now society is moving on, moral decay is all around and a family show, with a very dysfunctional family, agree, it’s getting behind. Are we seeing the last of them or the team have more surprises under their hat? Will see. That’s the reason of the few ideas put together in this paper.

A poor and small island, considered by the American Empire as their exclusive backyard dared to d... more A poor and small island, considered by the American Empire as their exclusive backyard dared to declare independent in 1959 and become a global example of how to live against the US without obeying his commands. The answer was to stimulate "vote with your feet" offering preferential treatment with economic, social and legal benefits to those who flee Cuba, using these same periodic "harvests" of immigrants, as a source of recruitment for military covert operations and intelligence, "using them as a weapon" against the Cuban Revolution, and Governments and international and national personalities.
The monster built in this artificial exile, prone to violence and crime has survived in the "Cuban-American enclave" and abroad since 1960, protected and forgiven their crimes of illicit enrichment, violence, blackmail and political corruption, turning Miami in the "Center of terrorism in the United States."
Changes in the composition of this enclave, fed by the historical pattern of constant "disagreements and dissonances" on the migration accords between Cuba and the United States, causes a confrontation of recent hundreds of thousands of economic migrants with strong ties with their loved ones on the island, with the concepts and desires of the exile generation.
The change has begun by them, in Miami and in the island, with the family financing the recently "licensed" private institutions in an unstoppable process, which leads to the questioning of when the social and economic reality will reach political processes.

Una pobre y pequeña isla, considerada por el Imperio norteamericano como traspatio exclusivo se a... more Una pobre y pequeña isla, considerada por el Imperio norteamericano como traspatio exclusivo se atrevió a declararse independiente en 1959 y a convertirse en ejemplo mundial, de cómo vi-vir frente a los EEUU sin obedecer sus mandatos. La respuesta fue estimular el “votar con los pies” ofreciendo un trato preferencial con beneficios económicos, sociales y jurídicos a quienes huyeran de Cuba, utilizando esas mismas “cosechas” periódicas de inmigrantes, como fuente de reclutamiento para las operaciones encubiertas militares y de inteligencia, “utilizándolos como un arma” contra la Revolucion cubanas y Gobiernos y personalidades internacional y nacio-nalmente.
El monstruo aupado en este exilio artificial, proclive a la violencia y el crimen ha campado por sus respetos en el “enclave cubanoamericano” y fuera de él desde 1960, protegidos y perdona-dos sus delitos de enriquecimiento ilícito, violencia, chantaje y corrupción política, convirtien-do a Miami en el “centro del terrorismo en los Estados Unidos”.
Los cambios en la composición de ese enclave, alimentado por el patrón histórico de constantes “desavenencias y disonancias” en los acuerdos migratorios entre Cuba y los EEUU, provoca un enfrentamiento de los recientes cientos de miles de emigrados económicos con fuertes lazos con sus seres queridos en la isla, con los conceptos y deseos de esa generación exiliada.
El cambio ha comenzado por ellos, en Miami y en la isla, con el financiamiento familiar de las recientemente “autorizadas” instituciones privadas en un proceso indetenible, los cual nos con-duce al cuestionamiento de cuándo la realidad social y económica alcanzará a los procesos po-líticos.

políticas y del mundo empresarial que han tratado de influir en la manera en que su imagen o inte... more políticas y del mundo empresarial que han tratado de influir en la manera en que su imagen o intereses se presentan en los medios de comunicación, ya sea por amenazas, persuasión por la influencia de su posición de poder o por ofrecer beneficios materiales. El caso específico de este estudio, el escándalo expuesto en el 2006 de periodistas de El Nuevo Herald, versión en Español de The Miami Herald y otros medios en la Florida que combinaban sus empleos con el servicio en los servicios de la Voz de América (VOA) para Cuba, Radio y TV Martí.
Pretendemos demostrar cómo durante décadas el gobierno federal ha pagado a periodistas hispanos en la Florida directamente o indirectamente a través de diferentes presupuestos destinados a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y ha financiado publicaciones con el pretexto del patriotismo y la lucha contra el comunismo. Este le costó su trabajo a diez periodistas de El Nuevo Herald, a un periodista deportivo de la cadena hispana nacional de televisión Univisión, así como al Director de The Miami Herald y su gemelo en español El Nuevo Herald
Es cotidiana la práctica de estas instituciones de despedir o presionar para que renuncien a periodistas y editores, cuando escándalos como este se presentan. Basado en el Modelo de Propaganda de Cinco filtros de 1988 de Herman y Chomsky, surgen argumentos sobre la colaboración entre medios de comunicación y las instituciones gubernamentales o grupos de poder.
El caso de la cobertura del New York Times de la acumulación de armas de destrucción masiva que condujo a la invasión estadounidense de Irak en 2003, el tema de las armas de destrucción masiva en general, nos enfocan hacia una extensión del modelo del modelo a seis filtros que estudios recientes consideran.

"For nearly 40 years as a professional journalist, found in my career numerous political figures ... more "For nearly 40 years as a professional journalist, found in my career numerous political figures and of the business world who have tried to influence the way their image or interests are presented in the media, either by threat, persuasion of the strength of their power position, or by offering material rewards.
Case specific of this study, the 2006 exposed scandal of journalists of El Nuevo Herald, Spanish version of The Miami Herald and other media in Florida moonlighting of the Voice of America (VOA) service, Radio and TV Martí. We intend to show how for decades the federal Government has paid Hispanic journalists in Florida directly or indirectly through different budgets for non-profit organizations and financed publications with the pretext of patriotism and the fight against communism.
This case cost their work to ten journalists of El Nuevo Herald, a sports writer from the Hispanic television network Univisión, as well as the Director of The Miami Herald and its Spanish twin, El Nuevo Herald, current in these institutions practice to lay off or push for a res-ignation of journalists and editors, when scandals like this arise.
Based on the Herman and Chomsky’s 1988 five-filter propaganda model, the evidence of collaboration between mainstream media and governmental institutions or special interest organizations arise. The case of the New York Times coverage of the build-up towards the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, the issue of weapons of mass destruction in general, focus us towards an extension of six-filter model that recent studies consider.

Nuestro enfoque ofrece una vista del "Modelo de Propaganda" desarrollado por el lingüista y activ... more Nuestro enfoque ofrece una vista del "Modelo de Propaganda" desarrollado por el lingüista y activista político estadounidense Noam Chomsky 25 años atrás y su validez actual, con especial énfasis en los cinco elementos o filtros. En este análisis, hemos tratado de deconstruir el proceso y reflexionar sobre otros componentes que filtran la información. También demostramos cómo promover este tipo de análisis contra los intereses de los grupos de poder en las 'sociedades democráticas', tiende a ser marginado institucionalmente.

Los juegos de video están convirtiendo en un importante medio de comunicación hoy en día, a pesar... more Los juegos de video están convirtiendo en un importante medio de comunicación hoy en día, a pesar de la connotación simplista de su clasificación inicial. Hoy en día son una industria que produce miles de millones de dólares y emplea tanto a ingenieros como artistas por igual en una forma de arte que abarca juegos interactivos, para las sociedades virtuales donde millones de personas habitan. Sin embargo, como todos los productos humanos, nuestros miedos, defectos y xenofobia se presentan en los juegos, con el reflejo del odio, el racismo y los estereotipos que son nuestra experiencia cotidiana. También, debido a la influencia de otros medios, como la televisión, con representaciones despectivas de los negros, los Latinos y otras razas o la sexificación extrema de las mujeres están presentes en los videojuegos. Lo significativo encontrado en el transcurso de esta investigación es que la mayoría de quienes usan estos juegos en los Estados Unidos son en parte minorías ellos mismos, o sea norteamericanos blancos. El abuso de las frustraciones y deseos de los usuarios, el manejo de códigos y las respuestas por reflejo del sistema a los jugadores a mantener conectado al jugador tiene más parecido con el uso de drogas ilegales que con el arte, pero sin embargo, la complejidad del diseño, las historias y su evaluación global, han llevado a otras consideraciones por los expertos.

Video games are increasingly becoming an important media today, despite the light connota-tion of... more Video games are increasingly becoming an important media today, despite the light connota-tion of its initial categorization. Today they are an industry that produces billions of dollars and employs engineers and artists alike in an art form spanning interactive games, to virtual socie-ties where millions of people dwell. However, like all human products, our same fears, flaws and xenophobia show in the games, with the reflection of hatred, racism and stereotypes that are our everyday experience. Also, because of the influence of other media, like television, with misrepresentations of blacks, Latinos and other races, or the objectification of women are pre-sent in video games. The significant thing found researching for this assignment is that most of those who use these games are themselves part of minorities or races that are not exactly white Americans. Abuse of the frustrations and desires of the user, handling codes and the system an-swers of gamers to maintain the player engagement, has more resemblance to the use of illegal drugs than with art, but however, the complexity of the design, stories and global assessment, have led to other considerations by experts. Competing in the games could be considered as having more of escapism that the reality of engaging, but all human beings are expected in their tribes to compete and demonstrate their value as a member while complying with social norms or expectations. Same as satisfying or surrender to corporate or group interests. Here are some thoughts for the purpose of this study.

Video games are increasingly becoming an important medium today, despite the light connota-tion o... more Video games are increasingly becoming an important medium today, despite the light connota-tion of its initial categorization. Today they are an industry that produces billions of dollars and employs engineers and artists alike in an art form spanning interactive games, to virtual socie-ties where millions of people dwell. However, like all human products, our same fears, flaws and xenophobia show in the games, with the reflection of hatred, racism and stereotypes that are our everyday experience. Also, as a result of the influence of other media, like television, with misrepresentations of blacks, Latinos and other races, or the objectification of women are present in video games. The significant thing found researching for this assignment is that most of those who use these games are themselves part of minorities or races that are not exactly white Americans. Abuse of the frustrations and desires of the user, handling codes and the sys-tem answers of users to maintain the player engagement, has more resemblance to use of illegal drugs with art, but however, the complexity of the design, stories and global assessment, have led to other considerations by experts. Competing in the games could be considered as having more of escapism that the reality of engaging, but all human beings are expected in their tribes to compete and demonstrate their value as a member while complying with social norms or ex-pectations. Same as satisfying or surrender to corporate or group interests. Here are some ideas for the intent of this survey.

The Internet may be free, but service provider’s indispensable to access services are not, to the... more The Internet may be free, but service provider’s indispensable to access services are not, to the extent that while the complexity and burden of the sites increases, it is becoming more and more expensive to surf the net. Blocking access under the guise of protecting us from offensive or sexually explicit content, to pages, chat rooms, newsgroups and other Web options is not anymore an excuse, but a lie. Government surveillance in the Internet, uncontrolled practices of data harvesting and restriction of free speech, open discussion of issues and even political activism has spread in the last 20 years to include countries that are considered democracies such as the U.S. Internet has become a battleground of power and therefore become increasingly militarized.

The global phenomenon in technology that has revolutionized global communication that began as a ... more The global phenomenon in technology that has revolutionized global communication that began as a military system has become an instrument of universal transformation of the relationship between humans. The Web knocked down barriers between ethnicities and borders, besides becoming an indispensable tool for education and scientific exchange with the creation of scientific and cultural research databases instantly accessible from anywhere in the world. The Internet, like all human creation is an extension of ourselves, filled with the flaws and virtues of human beings, but as a technological advanced tool continues to offer opportunities every minute.

What is the good and the bad of wireless communication? As an extension of our body and mind, lik... more What is the good and the bad of wireless communication? As an extension of our body and mind, like all products of human ingenuity, we create and develop technology to extend the reach of our senses and satisfy the human interest of stretching beyond our limitations. Technological advances have allowed the mobile communication, the one that not only represent an advance in our society and in our time, but a challenge to the social contract, creating new ethical, legal and social barriers at a rate unparalleled since the “big bang” of the early development of the universe. It is human to present ourselves with new challenges and defy ourselves, yet we need to be beyond the animal that we were born to and set up social conventions to organize our lives. This is where the ever-changing technological revolution limits are.

Film story starts in the 1890s with the invention of the first film cameras and the establishment... more Film story starts in the 1890s with the invention of the first film cameras and the establishment of production companies and cinemas. The beginnings, born on the theater show with a static camera without movement or scenario design. The film was mute and was not until 1927, that the silence disappears with a new technology that allowed the full completion of the artwork. The cameras begin to strike, sets and plots that are more complex appear, and optical effects increase the illusion, beyond tricks and facilities, cartoons, computer animation in the mid 1990 has represented a step forward and pave the way to the actual digital cinema technology. The last half of the twentieth century marked the revolution with the development of the necessary software. We have virtual cinematography: the new frontier.

The mass media, especially with the emergence of the Internet have created the possibility to ach... more The mass media, especially with the emergence of the Internet have created the possibility to achieve the immediate transmission and reception of information, which has reached incredible levels of access for almost anyone with a computer and a camera. Nevertheless, this does not mean so far freedom of communication and freedom of expression.
Turning from the piracy of content protected by law, as to the intellectual property of the music, images or ideas, the overwhelming barrage of data that represents the Internet and the hundreds of private or public access television channels are not an achievement of our time, but a challenge to the authorities, the law and the privacy of the public.
Personally, do not share the optimism of those who view the prospect of a global village increasingly in control of the masses, but in the sense that it is not the same to indiscriminately distribute information that to ensure a clear reception by the audience, which happens every day, not just in terms of editorial content, but also with advertising.
Lastly, the issue of control of the internet and physical or mental impairment that can be the result of indiscriminate access to the media for the younger population, which can develop addictions to their cell phones, video games and computers, among other systems, brings us to the question: how long and how far can we go?

Our approach offers a view of the “Propaganda Model” developed by the linguist and American polit... more Our approach offers a view of the “Propaganda Model” developed by the linguist and American political activist Noam Chomsky 25 years ago and its current validity, with special emphasis on the five elements or filters. In this analysis, we tried to deconstruct the process and reflect on other components that filter the information. We also demonstrate how promoting this kind of analysis against the interests of the power groups in the ‘democratic societies’, tends to be marginalized institutionally.

The portrayal of Hispanics in American film and television has focused traditionally on negative ... more The portrayal of Hispanics in American film and television has focused traditionally on negative stereotypes of the worst values and traditions of the Spanish-speaking communities in the country, with a racist and prejudiced misrepresented focus, a sample of the superficiality and hatred by some in the media industry. Recent examples show that our theory is not so far from reality as we all do want.

Every year each Floridian pay more than $1,000 to Cuba, that's: The Castro Tax.

Kaons en la Red, Catalunya, España, Oct 9, 2010

Interview with Mayor of Miami (FL): "The people have fatigue of government ..." Conversation wi... more Interview with Mayor of Miami (FL): "The people have fatigue of government ..."
Conversation with the Mayor of Miami: A city in crisis and residents pay the bills. Pension consume budget. Opening to Cuba: "we would contaminate the Cuban society."

Rebelión, México DF, Jan 8, 2011

After predictions of pastors, bishops, babalaos, analysts, political scientists, dissidents, jour... more After predictions of pastors, bishops, babalaos, analysts, political scientists, dissidents, journalists and even ominous, yet have no clear answer to the future of Cuba. One thing am convinced, and when the dust of newspapers, radio, newsletters and gatherings nods, important Congress passed night debates and meetings of civilized foreigners, remain in the hands of the Cuban people to suffer the future.

Desde Abajo, México DF, Mar 1, 2011

Do not believe in those guilty, excuses disgusted and accomplices give me rage. That precious ti... more Do not believe in those guilty, excuses disgusted and accomplices give me rage. That precious time on this planet, of which we are just ephemeral passengers, can not waste in tricks and vain political speeches. Time of manuals and lies passed: the time of the peoples, honest words opened to the fertile wind like multicolored flags of fervor came.

Un Café con Angiolillo, Caracas, Venezuela, Nov 4, 2011

More than 200,000 of the 2.5 million Cubans scattered around the world, can not enter the island,... more More than 200,000 of the 2.5 million Cubans scattered around the world, can not enter the island, nor is there a public complaints procedure for those who have been denied entry by the Cuban Government.

Kaos en la Red, Catalunya, España, May 14, 2011

The time of union of the Cuban nation is today and not tomorrow, is unforgivable to postpone real... more The time of union of the Cuban nation is today and not tomorrow, is unforgivable to postpone reality.

La Naranja, Orange, CA, Jun 3, 2011

Anger can be bad counselor, especially when you're right. Started a Facebook page about "lifting ... more Anger can be bad counselor, especially when you're right. Started a Facebook page about "lifting restrictions on travel to Cuba", where he managed to attract more than 800 of my 3,900 friends, however, the flood of insults and attacks reached such a level, including Cubans on the island, which a night of courage simply make it disappeared.

Kaos en la Red, Catalunya, Jun 2, 2011

El País of Madrid is being distributed in Miami

Kaos en la Red, Catalunya, España, Jun 21, 2011

The relations of Cuba with their emigration is determined by bureaucracy and arrogance. Is not of... more The relations of Cuba with their emigration is determined by bureaucracy and arrogance. Is not of revolutionaries to slow development, nor deny opportunities to the younger generation educated by the Revolution.

Kaos en la Red, Catalunya, España, Jun 26, 2011

Cuban politicians against Cuban family, again. They lie about the poor performance of the "flexib... more Cuban politicians against Cuban family, again. They lie about the poor performance of the "flexibility" of the Obama Administration to Cuba travel restrictions.

Kaos en la Red, Catalunya, España, Oct 8, 2011

All Cubans, as islanders who we are, share the fascination with the sea. Our sorrow for the thous... more All Cubans, as islanders who we are, share the fascination with the sea. Our sorrow for the thousands of lost en route to the dream of a different life in America lives.

Cubadebate La Habana, Cuba, Feb 25, 2012

Today, when people everywhere are questioning the best place to enjoy the visa for a dream, still... more Today, when people everywhere are questioning the best place to enjoy the visa for a dream, still believe that it is not and although we Cubans never stop arriving, perhaps because of the benefits of the "Adjustment", a privilege denied to the "little blacks" from Haiti or the Indians of Latin America, as bad as these racist exiles shout, that we suffer on Eighth Street Latino stations.

Kaos en la Red, Catalunya, España, Aug 28, 2011

It showed of this August Saturday night concert of Pablo Milanes here in Miami that inciting one ... more It showed of this August Saturday night concert of Pablo Milanes here in Miami that inciting one group against the other and stir hatred does not sell tickets. Can promote political agendas, or maintain the deceitful image of an extremist community retrograde-but not attracting more than 2 million Latinos (1.2 million Cubans), many confused and disgusted with the ambiguous attitude of the singer, once a voice of our generation.

Kaos en la Red, Catalunya, España, Sep 13, 2011

Do not trust American politics and Obama's statements. Before yesterday's speech , especially whe... more Do not trust American politics and Obama's statements. Before yesterday's speech , especially when the "interim" measures about the embargo are due to expire this month.

Espacio Latino, Montevideo, Uruguay, Dec 12, 2011

Like when a car battery is drained I feel every time I go to a TV to debate stupid and worth to m... more Like when a car battery is drained I feel every time I go to a TV to debate stupid and worth to mention yesterday, on travel to Cuba from the United States: the most important vote on the validity of the change of political forces in the Cuban exile community is more than 480,000 Cuban immigrants send money and support to their families or travel to the island-at least those with the permission of the Cuban bureaucrats.

Anzoátegui Vive...! Caracas, Venezuela, Sep 10, 2010

The Cuban-American community in the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico represents the Cuban economy to... more The Cuban-American community in the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico represents the Cuban economy today a direct income for travel, telecommunications, immigration procedures, family support and money remittances higher than $ 1.9 billion USD , according to conservative estimates that do not include other income.

Librínsula, Revista de la Biblioteca Nacional "José Martí", La Habana, Cuba, Aug 4, 2006

A Cuban politician of the pre-revolutionary era dubbed us people of "chicharrones" and latte and ... more A Cuban politician of the pre-revolutionary era dubbed us people of "chicharrones" and latte and indeed shameful example of poor judgment and "chusmería" in the front of the Versailles restaurant on Eighth Street in the South West of the city of Miami, is clever argument to the point.

Kaos en la Red, Catalunya, España, Jan 7, 2012

It is not only absurd but totally irresponsible to think that Cuba must open wide the doors of th... more It is not only absurd but totally irresponsible to think that Cuba must open wide the doors of their borders.

La Koladita, Pinar del Río, Cuba, Mar 29, 2012

I give space to a Facebook friend that, hopefully, one day, can meet, and thanks to Facebook have... more I give space to a Facebook friend that, hopefully, one day, can meet, and thanks to Facebook have read his writings. This comment today he titled "The Business of Faith" and put them available to you because think worth it.

Revista Siempre, Quito, Ecuador, Jun 10, 2012

Those great architects of simplicity in finding accommodation in the endless praise of the mighty... more Those great architects of simplicity in finding accommodation in the endless praise of the mighty, wretched slander to others and the art of explicit laziness, I say: do not understand honesty as cowardice, or the everyday culture of the family, or he simply pedantry of the believer, don't ask explanations for honor but rather suspect of virtue.

The portrayal of Hispanics in American film and television has focused traditionally in negative ... more The portrayal of Hispanics in American film and television has focused traditionally in negative stereotypes of the worst values and traditions of the Spanish-speaking communities in the country, with a racist and prejudiced misrepresented focus, a sample of the superficiality and hatred by some in the media industry. Recent examples show that our theory is not so far from reality as we all do want.

Human Digitization: How the Parasitic Interaction with the Internet Through Digital Technologies Created a Symbiogenetic Human Digitization, 2022

The far-reaching human digitization in contemporary society has led to massive interaction of hum... more The far-reaching human digitization in contemporary society has led to massive interaction of humanity with technology in the social, biological, and physical arenas. Man's continued exploration of innovative ways of existence through various tools or systems inevitably creates a symbiotic relationship. With such a relationship emerges a dominant player and a subject at the former's beck and call. The present generation is a testament to this sentiment, and many young people are hooked to their digital devices. And most of them willingly endure the consequences of such dependency, oblivious of an imminent evolution that unwittingly prays on them. The most salient is the transformation of the communication system, from the analog version that depended on sound to digital modes of communication that rely on visual interpretation, responding to the emotional functioning of our brain, enhancing attention, and associated perceptual encoding of emotional events, and thereby increasing their subjective salience. Intrinsically, society has been fragmented by a dependency that rids man of the conventional ways by introducing trending approaches to life. Those unable to identify themselves with the new ways are labeled ignorant, particularly the myth of the old, digital immigrants that learned to use computers at some stage during their adult lives. At the same time, the young generation is called digital natives. While the latter boast of their prowess by taking advantage of the symbiotic relationship, they gradually evolve through so-called transhumanism featuring autonomous and self-evolving systems, the digital incarnation of oneself, something that humans don't recognize in the frenzy of the digital integration of our daily life, posing threats as well as benefits.

Digital illiteracy and the Pandemic culling of the ignorant and neglected: the Meta Classrooms Potentials and Risks, 2021

Throughout history, the excessive growth of the population has been decimated by nature through f... more Throughout history, the excessive growth of the population has been decimated by nature through famine, wars, and especially epidemics, which we have seen emerge and continue with the influence of COVID attacking the poorest, most backward, and above all ignorant populations, easy to control and scare.

Case study: The Trump White House and the Press: Reflection of unpredictable personalized behavior, 2018

A Government institution is a learning organization. Bases on laws, procedures, regulations and t... more A Government institution is a learning organization. Bases on laws, procedures, regulations and the leadership of elected or appointed officials, become renovated with changes on society or the intellectual capital, like a human, relational, and structural, but first of all with the will of new leadership.
In the United States of America, an overgrow Government structure could be a monster challenging to feed or motivate for change. But the recent election of the Donald Trump admin-istration, put to the task a brand-new concept of leadership, sometimes erratic, other times im-provised, but surprisingly innovative.
The case study of the White House Communications Department and the Press Secretary, sub-mitted to the pressure of a Commander in Chief always unpredictable and in conflict, not only with his staff or Government institutions but with the Republican Party and sometimes with the truth is a tremendous task that strain that relationship, supposedly dynamic.
Since its creation in January 1969 under President Richard Nixon administration, the Commu-nications Department was separated for the Office of the Press Secretary till 1974, when Nixon resigned due to the Watergate scandal in the face of impeachment and removal from office, be-fore ending his second tenure.
In our case study we will analyze the history of previous administrations of White House Communications and their relationship with the highest levels of Government, but also, their interaction and confrontations with the press, and how trough conflict they converse with all the related institutions and the media, and their key points of strategy, success or failure.
Also, we will include the growth of intellectual capital and the qualifications or lack of it, that make an influence in their performance, based on the history of passed Administrations and actual one, and how the instability in that vital position, make an impact in the fulfillment of the duties of the Press Secretary and the Communications department in general.

Keywords: Government, United States Government, White House, White House Press, the Republican party, Donald Trump, Richard Nixon, Watergate, Impeachment, Press
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Abstract Throughout times, the use of propaganda, false flags, and cover operations have become a... more Abstract
Throughout times, the use of propaganda, false flags, and cover operations have become a useful tool in warfare for advancing military operations and to make a decisive influence in communities or societies as academics have been studying.
Since the onset of the Cuban Revolution in 1959, it appears that the U.S. government has financed and developed strategies on radio, television, media and the internet with the provocateur purpose of a change in Cuba’s leadership. These strategies seem to have impacted the favorable attitudes in the island population for evolution to a democratic government while a state sympathetic to American investments and interests have been in play.
The Cuban government’s response to American interference as well as the government’s mind control in their society includes blocking of air waves as well as the limitation of the Cuban people’s access to media and internet. The support for these strategies are a parallel approach of response teams, potent radio stations and military resources for specialized radio and television interference, including helicopters and roof ‘sniper’ teams equiped with radio and television blocking systems.
The purpose of this research is to trace specific propaganda and media control actions in modern times, based on the confrontation of the U.S and Cuba, and to show the possible effects on the Cu-ban population subject to the intense bombardment of propaganda and censorship.

Abstract Throughout times, the use of propaganda, false flags, and cover operations have become a... more Abstract
Throughout times, the use of propaganda, false flags, and cover operations have become a useful tool in warfare for advancing military operations and to make a decisive influence in communities or societies as academics have been studying.
Since the onset of the Cuban Revolution in 1959, it appears that the U.S. government has financed and developed strategies on radio, television, media and the internet with the provocateur purpose of a change in Cuba’s leadership. These strategies seem to have impacted the favorable attitudes in the island population for evolution to a democratic government while a state sympathetic to American investments and interests have been in play.
The Cuban government’s response to American interference as well as the government’s mind control in their society includes blocking of air waves as well as the limitation of the Cuban people’s access to media and internet. The support for these strategies is a parallel approach of response teams, potent radio stations and military resources for specialized radio and television interference, including helicopters and roof ‘sniper’ teams equiped with radio and television blocking systems.
The purpose of this research is to trace specific propaganda and media control actions in modern times, based on the confrontation of the U.S and Cuba, and to show the possible effects on the Cuban population subject to the intense bombardment of propaganda and censorship.