Episode 320: The Grift Comes Home - Scams and Systemic Collapse

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Today’s episode explores how the “scam economy” has become pervasive, shifting from perceived foreign threats to domestic issues, especially impacting the graduating class of 2026. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, argues that societal collapse, marked by a rigged job market, housing crisis, and student loan burdens, forces young Americans into a position where scamming or being scammed becomes a survival mechanism. Dr. Hoerricks highlights how neurodivergent individuals, particularly the autistic community, are especially vulnerable due to their trust and difficulty detecting manipulation, becoming targets of institutionalised deception like “ghost jobs” and data harvesting. Ultimately, she calls for resistance through solidarity and building alternative systems that prioritise trust and genuine value over exploitative practices.Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/the-grift-has-come-home-on-collapseLet me know what you think.The AutSide is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autside.substack.com/subscribe

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