The US celebrates its bicentennial and a half with two events that reflect a deep division. The official America 250 bets on inclusion, but takes a backseat to Freedom 250, the event organized by Donald Trump. With parades, fireworks, and a speech by the president, the celebration has become a personalist platform that overshadows any attempt at unity.
The development of an event with fewer flags and more algorithms 🚀
The organization of Freedom 250 has relied on crowd management technologies and drone-synchronized lighting systems. However, the real technical breakthrough has been the use of artificial intelligence to segment the audience on social media, optimizing the dissemination of the presidential speech. Meanwhile, the opposition denounces a lack of transparency in the pyrotechnics and sound supply contracts, with expenses exceeding the budget without apparent control.
From freedom of speech to freedom to spend without an invoice 💸
The national celebration promised to unite the country, but in the end, each side celebrates its own independence. While some wave commemorative flags, others wave receipts for unjustified expenses. The only thing that seems to unite everyone is the certainty that, if freedom of speech is expensive, the freedom to spend without accountability is even more costly. At least the fireworks didn't fail.