In this presentation, Dr.SHIVA Ayyadurai, MIT PhD, the Inventor of Email, Candidate for President of the United States, conducts an in-depth Systems Analysis of reality of H-1B Visa and dynamics of how Silicon Valley Brokers exploit both US and Indian workers. This systems analysis will also provide a historical perspective of HOW the Swarm aims to Divide the Working people against the Enemy, The Owners of the Planation, from Silicon Valley to New Delhi. Full Blog Post: https://vashiva.com/dr-shiva-live-a-systems-analysis-h-1b-indian-niggas-the-silicon-valley-plantation/
Key Takeaways:
- The H1B visa system has devolved into a mechanism for cheap labor: Originally designed to attract the ‘best and brightest,’ it now serves corporate greed by suppressing wages and exploiting workers globally.
- This system mirrors the caste system and colonial-style exploitation: It reflects India’s caste hierarchies and U.S. corporate control, perpetuating modern forms of slavery and worker subjugation.
- The myth of ‘meritocracy’ hides a rigged system: Middlemen, outsourcing firms, and Silicon Valley elites profit by exploiting workers while suppressing real talent and innovation.
- Only a united, bottoms-up movement can dismantle this system: Workers must come together across racial, national, and class lines to build a system rooted in Truth Freedom Health®.
“The H1B system is a modern-day slave trade, manipulated by corporations, brokers, and elites in both the U.S. and India. It exploits workers on both sides, keeps wages low, and undermines solidarity among working people. The only way to address this is through a united, bottoms-up movement that fights for the rights of all workers, regardless of their background.”
–Dr. SHIVA
The System Beneath the System: H1B as a Tool of Exploitation
When you think of Silicon Valley, what comes to mind? Is it a bastion of innovation, driven by the brightest minds on the planet? Or is it something far less glamorous—an exploitative plantation economy designed to squeeze profits out of cheap labor?
The reality is, the H1B visa program has become a mechanism of modern-day slavery, cloaked in the rhetoric of meritocracy and opportunity. It’s a story of how a system intended to attract the “best and brightest” has been corrupted into a global tool for wage suppression, worker exploitation, and profit-driven colonialism.
This isn’t a theoretical discussion. It’s personal. My father came to the U.S. in the 1960s as part of an immigration system that genuinely sought top talent. A skilled chemical engineer, he was welcomed to contribute his expertise to America’s growing economy. But that era of authenticity has long since passed. What we see today is a system that exploits desperation, perpetuates caste-like hierarchies, and divides workers globally for corporate gain.
The Original Intent: From Promise to Corruption
In the 1950s and 1960s, U.S. immigration policies had a clear purpose: to fill labor gaps with exceptional talent. Engineers, scientists, and doctors were invited to help build the country’s future. My father was part of this wave, a man who integrated into American society and contributed meaningfully.
But by the 1990s, this vision had been corrupted. The H1B system, initially designed to complement American workers, became a profit pipeline for middlemen and corporations. Outsourcing firms like Infosys and Cognizant flooded the system with fraudulent applications, bringing over workers not for their unique skills but for their willingness to accept substandard wages.
These middlemen—modern slave traders—controlled every aspect of these workers’ lives. From their salaries to their housing, these brokers ensured compliance through fear and dependency. Silicon Valley thrived on this system, using it to undercut American wages and replace domestic workers with cheaper, more pliable alternatives.
Silicon Valley’s Plantation Economy
The H1B program hides behind the myth of meritocracy. Are these workers truly the best and brightest? Hardly. Many come through brokers who falsify resumes to meet corporate quotas. This system isn’t about talent; it’s about cost-cutting.
The result is a global divide-and-conquer strategy. American workers are pitted against H1B visa holders, who live under the constant threat of deportation. For every H1B worker brought to the U.S., there are nine or ten others in India working on outsourced projects under exploitative conditions. This creates a massive underclass of global labor that fuels Silicon Valley’s profits.
The Caste-Colonial Connection
The exploitation doesn’t stop at labor. It mirrors the hierarchies of colonialism and the caste system. Many CEOs of outsourcing firms and tech companies in Silicon Valley come from elite Brahmin backgrounds. These individuals carry the caste-based hierarchies of India into their global operations, ensuring that power and wealth remain concentrated at the top.
This dynamic is particularly evident in how H1B workers are treated. They live isolated lives, sending money home to families while remaining insular and disconnected from American society. This prevents solidarity between foreign and domestic workers, reinforcing divisions that benefit corporate elites.
Silicon Valley, in this context, is less a hub of innovation and more a colonial overlord. Outsourcing firms in India act as “colonial subcontractors,” profiting from this system while keeping workers subjugated.
Hypocrisy Behind the Mask of Innovation
Figures like Elon Musk are often celebrated as visionaries, but their empires are built on exploitation. Musk, like many Silicon Valley elites, thrives on government subsidies and cheap labor. These so-called innovators are no different from the plantation owners of the past, profiting from the labor of others while selling a false narrative of progress.
The CEOs of Infosys, TCS, and other outsourcing giants are equally complicit. They portray themselves as self-made successes while perpetuating systemic corruption and caste hierarchies. They flood the H1B system with applications, game the lottery process, and exploit workers both in the U.S. and abroad.
A Systems Approach to Revolution: Education, Solidarity, and Action
To break this cycle of exploitation, we must start with education. Most people don’t understand how systems like the H1B program operate. They don’t see how these systems suppress wages, divide workers, and enrich elites. As I’ve said before, knowledge is the weapon they fear most.
But education alone isn’t enough. Workers—whether American, Indian, or H1B—must unite across racial, national, and class lines. Division is the tool of the elite; solidarity is our greatest strength.
Action is the next step. Protest. Unionize. Expose the hypocrisy of Silicon Valley and outsourcing firms. And, most importantly, build alternative systems. Worker-owned cooperatives, bottoms-up movements like Truth Freedom Health®, and decentralized innovation can replace the top-down exploitation that defines today’s economy.
Toward Truth, Freedom, and Health®
The fight against the H1B system is part of a broader struggle for Truth Freedom Health®. It’s about dismantling systems of exploitation and replacing them with models that respect human dignity, prioritize grassroots innovation, and foster real community.
We need immigration policies that value talent, not cheap labor. We need technology that empowers, not exploits. And we need a phase transition—a revolution—that brings about systemic change.
As I’ve said before, change isn’t incremental. It happens when a critical mass of people rises up and demands it. It’s time to rise.
The H1B system isn’t just about visas—it’s a microcosm of global exploitation. But the power to change it is in our hands. Together, we can ignite the revolution for Truth Freedom Health®.
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Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai
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All right everyone, we’re going to have an important discussion today on a very important topic about what is going on with the H1B system and the depth of analysis required for people to truly understand it. We’re going to provide a systems analysis. We have a very important title, and we’re going live as a Twitter space. I’m also presenting this on Twitter here. Let me set up the Twitter space so that those at home can also see this. We’re streaming it on Twitter space and live right here. I have two co-hosts joining me: Suresh Ramia, who came here on an H1B, and Alan Erikson, with whom I worked closely on the “Real Indian, Fake Indian” campaign. Some of you may remember when I ran against Elizabeth Warren. Let me introduce our co-hosts. Suresh, would you like to say hello?
“Hey everybody, this is Suresh from Buffalo, New York.” Alan: “Hi guys, this is Alan Erikson from P.E.I.”
We have two hosts, and I’m Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai. We’re going to have a conversation here with the title I put out there, which I believe is appropriate. First of all, let me clarify something: no one group owns certain words or terms. For example, I’ve been called various names growing up, and we need to understand the historical and systemic roots of these terms in relation to slavery and servitude. It’s important to use language accurately to understand the dynamics of power and exploitation. If anyone has an issue with this, you are free to leave the space. This is my position.
Alan, do you have an issue with using honest terminology? Alan: “Absolutely not. I often describe Dr. Shiva as one of the realest people out there—it’s about being genuine and real.” Suresh: “No issue here, as this reflects how the establishment views us.”
Today’s discussion focuses on the context of how systems like the H1B have evolved and the distraction caused by some of the loudest voices today, like Elon Musk and others. Let’s put this into perspective. Back in the 1950s, immigration policies in the U.S. were designed to address labor shortages. This led to programs like the H1B visa. Over time, these systems were expanded and exploited, especially in the 1990s, when they became tools for outsourcing and labor manipulation. I come from a background deeply connected to this issue. My father came to the United States in the late 1960s as a highly skilled engineer from India. He was among the best of the best, brought here during a time when the U.S. needed technical talent. My father worked hard, faced significant challenges, and contributed immensely. However, the immigration landscape changed significantly in the 1990s with the expansion of the H1B visa program, which was no longer just about attracting the best talent but became a pipeline for cheap labor facilitated by outsourcing companies and middlemen.
These outsourcing companies and brokers gamed the system, exploiting both the workers they brought over and the companies that hired them. This created a system where workers were essentially indentured servants, beholden to these middlemen. Meanwhile, large corporations profited massively by replacing American workers with cheaper H1B labor. Silicon Valley, in particular, reaped huge profits, as did the elites in India who ran these outsourcing firms. The H1B visa, in its original intent, was supposed to fill gaps in the American labor force with highly specialized skills. However, it became a mechanism to suppress wages and displace American workers while exploiting foreign workers. The system is rife with exploitation and corruption, benefiting only a few at the top.
Let me give you an example: during the Y2K era, there was a surge in demand for technical workers, which led to an influx of H1B workers. But this wave was not about attracting the best and brightest; it was about filling seats at the lowest cost possible. Many of these workers were brought over through fraudulent means, with resumes padded by brokers. The result was a system where genuine talent was overshadowed by a flood of mediocre workers used to undercut wages and working conditions.
Alan, you asked earlier about the connection between this and the caste system in India. The exploitation of workers through the H1B program mirrors the caste dynamics in India, where the elite Brahmin class maintains control over the lower castes. In the U.S., this dynamic plays out as a form of modern-day colonialism, with Silicon Valley and other corporate interests acting as the new colonial powers.
To summarize, the H1B system is a modern-day slave trade, manipulated by corporations, brokers, and elites in both the U.S. and India. It exploits workers on both sides, keeps wages low, and undermines solidarity among working people. The only way to address this is through a united, bottoms-up movement that fights for the rights of all workers, regardless of their background.
Let’s go back to the origins of the system. In the 1950s and 1960s, immigration policies were implemented to attract the best talent to the U.S. My father was part of that wave, a chemical engineer who contributed significantly to his field. This was a time when the U.S. genuinely sought out skilled individuals to fill critical gaps in the labor force. Fast forward to the 1990s, and the system became corrupted. The H1B visa program expanded, and companies like Infosys, TCS, and Cognizant turned it into a profit-driven operation. These companies set up outsourcing ecosystems, bringing in workers who were beholden to them under exploitative conditions.
The workers who came in the earlier wave, like my father, were truly the “best of the best.” They came to contribute, integrate, and build a life here. However, by the 1990s, the dynamic shifted. The new wave of H1B workers was often not the cream of the crop. Many were desperate to leave their home countries and were willing to accept any terms to come to the U.S. This desperation was exploited by brokers and middlemen who made enormous profits.
For every H1B worker brought to the U.S., there were often nine or ten others in India working on outsourced projects. This created a system where American jobs were not only being replaced domestically but were also being outsourced on a massive scale. Companies saved money, but at the expense of both American and foreign workers. The foreign workers were often underpaid, living in substandard conditions, and unable to speak out due to fear of losing their visas.
Silicon Valley played a massive role in this exploitation. Investors and corporate leaders profited from the outsourcing model, and many of these leaders were from elite backgrounds in India. They perpetuated the caste system in their companies, creating hierarchies that mirrored those back home. The CEOs of major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and IBM often come from Brahmin backgrounds, and their companies continue to exploit workers under the guise of innovation and progress.
The outsourcing companies weren’t just filling a labor need—they were creating an entire ecosystem of dependency. Middlemen would manipulate the H1B system by filing multiple applications for the same individual under different company names. These brokers were essentially slave traders, controlling every aspect of the workers’ lives. They held their salaries, controlled their housing, and ensured the workers remained compliant under the constant threat of losing their visas.
This system extended beyond the workers themselves. The money earned by these workers often went back to India to support families or to pay off the brokers who brought them over. This created a cycle of exploitation where workers were trapped in a system that benefited everyone but them. Meanwhile, the outsourcing companies and Silicon Valley profited enormously. The brokers made millions by gaming the lottery system for H1B visas, filing tens of thousands of applications to flood the system and secure spots for their workers.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t just about the H1B workers. This system is part of a larger strategy to suppress wages and exploit labor globally. By pitting American workers against foreign workers, the elites have created a divide-and-conquer strategy that keeps workers from uniting against the real enemy. This strategy has been used for centuries, from colonialism to modern corporate exploitation.
Alan, you asked about how the caste system plays into this. It’s critical to understand that the Brahmin class, which dominates many of these outsourcing firms, has historically oppressed lower castes in India. This same dynamic is now being imported into the U.S., where these elites exploit not only their fellow Indians but also American workers. They bring their caste-based hierarchies into the workplace, creating a system where loyalty to the company and compliance are valued over innovation and merit.
The reality is that most of these H1B workers are not here to integrate into American society. Many of them live insular lives, sending money back to India and maintaining strong ties to their home countries. They are not invested in the long-term success of the U.S.; they are here to take what they can and return home. This isn’t to say that all H1B workers are like this, but the system incentivizes this behavior.
Silicon Valley and its investors have built their fortunes on this system. They’ve profited from outsourcing, wage suppression, and the exploitation of both foreign and domestic workers. They fund politicians on both sides of the aisle to ensure this system continues. This includes people like Elon Musk, who presents himself as an innovator but has built his empire on government subsidies and exploitation.
It’s important to highlight the timeline of exploitation. In the 1950s and 1960s, the U.S. sought the best talent globally. They opened immigration gates to highly skilled professionals like engineers, doctors, and scientists. My father came to the U.S. during this era, and his story reflects the original intent of these policies—to attract the best and brightest to fill gaps in the labor force. But by the 1990s, the game changed. With the rise of the tech industry and the Y2K panic, the demand for technical labor skyrocketed. The H1B system expanded, and corporations began abusing it to bring in cheap labor.
This shift was driven by outsourcing companies and middlemen who realized they could game the system. They created a network of sweatshops in India where workers were trained to perform repetitive tasks, like updating old code for Y2K compliance. These workers were not the “cream of the crop.” Many were desperate to escape their circumstances in India, and they were willing to work under exploitative conditions to do so.
These brokers and outsourcing companies scammed the system by filing multiple H1B applications for the same individuals under different shell companies. This flooded the lottery system and increased their chances of securing visas. Once in the U.S., these workers were under the complete control of their sponsors. Their salaries were often withheld, and they lived in cramped, substandard housing. They had no leverage because their legal status depended on their employers.
By the early 2000s, this system was firmly entrenched. Silicon Valley thrived on it, using H1B workers to drive down wages and cut costs. Meanwhile, the outsourcing companies in India grew into massive empires, trading on both the Indian and U.S. stock markets. These companies made billions while the workers they exploited struggled to make ends meet. And let’s not forget the role of the Indian elites in this system. The CEOs and executives of these companies often come from Brahmin backgrounds, perpetuating the caste-based hierarchies they grew up with.
The H1B system has also had a devastating impact on American workers. It’s not just about replacing them with cheaper foreign labor—it’s about creating a culture of fear and compliance. Workers, both foreign and domestic, are discouraged from organizing or demanding better conditions because they fear retaliation. This system undermines solidarity among workers and keeps wages stagnant.
Let’s address the larger picture. This isn’t just about immigration policy—it’s about how the elites use tools like the H1B system to divide and conquer the working class. They pit American workers against foreign workers, making it seem like the problem is immigration when the real issue is corporate greed and exploitation. Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and the political establishment are all complicit in this system.
Elon Musk, for example, is often hailed as a genius and an innovator, but his success is built on exploitation. His companies benefit from government subsidies and cheap labor, just like many other tech giants. Musk and others like him are not interested in solving these systemic issues—they profit from them. The same goes for politicians who talk about protecting American jobs while quietly supporting policies that benefit their corporate donors.
This cycle of exploitation is not limited to the H1B system. It’s part of a broader strategy used by the elites to maintain control. They create systems that keep workers divided and distracted, focusing on superficial differences rather than the root cause of their struggles. This strategy has been used throughout history, from colonialism to modern capitalism.
Let’s talk about solutions. The only way to break this cycle is through a united, bottoms-up movement. Workers need to come together, regardless of their background, to demand fair wages, better working conditions, and an end to exploitation. This movement must go beyond party politics and focus on systemic change.
One of the most important steps is to educate people about how these systems work. Most people don’t understand the role of the H1B system in suppressing wages and exploiting labor. They don’t see how it connects to the broader issues of corporate greed and political corruption. Education is key to building a movement that can challenge the status quo.
We also need to expose the hypocrisy of the elites. People like Elon Musk and the CEOs of outsourcing companies present themselves as innovators and job creators, but they are the architects of this exploitative system. They use their wealth and influence to manipulate public opinion and protect their interests. By exposing their hypocrisy, we can undermine their power and build support for real change.
Alan, you mentioned earlier how this ties into the broader issue of globalism. That’s an important point. The H1B system is just one example of how the elites use globalization to exploit workers. They move jobs and resources around the world to maximize their profits, regardless of the impact on people and communities. This is not about free trade or economic growth—it’s about consolidating power and wealth in the hands of a few.
Suresh, I know you’ve experienced this firsthand. Coming here on an H1B visa, you’ve seen how the system operates from the inside. Would you like to share your perspective?
Suresh: “Absolutely. I came here with high hopes, thinking I was joining a system that valued my skills and contributions. But I quickly realized that I was just another cog in the machine. My employer controlled every aspect of my life, from my salary to my legal status. It was a wake-up call, and it made me realize how deeply exploitative this system is.”
Thank you, Suresh, for sharing that. Your story is a powerful example of why we need to fight for change. This isn’t just about one group of workers—it’s about creating a system that values all workers and treats them with dignity.
To summarize, the H1B system is a tool of exploitation that benefits the elites at the expense of workers. It’s part of a larger strategy to divide and conquer the working class, keeping them distracted and powerless. The only way to challenge this system is through a united, educated, and organized movement that fights for the rights of all workers.
Let’s discuss the tactics needed for this movement. First, we need to recognize that neither major political party will solve this problem. Both Democrats and Republicans are complicit. They take money from the same corporate donors and push policies that serve the interests of the elites. The solution won’t come from the top down—it must come from the ground up.
The first step is education. We need to arm people with the knowledge they need to understand how these systems work. Most workers don’t realize how the H1B system is connected to broader issues like wage suppression, outsourcing, and global exploitation. By exposing these connections, we can help people see the bigger picture and unite them around a common cause.
Second, we need to build solidarity. The elites want us to focus on our differences—race, nationality, gender, and so on—because it keeps us divided. But these divisions are artificial. At the end of the day, we’re all workers, and we all want the same things: fair wages, good working conditions, and the ability to live with dignity. By focusing on what unites us, we can build a powerful movement that transcends these superficial differences.
Third, we need to take action. Education and solidarity are important, but they’re not enough. We need to organize and fight back. This means forming unions, staging protests, and demanding better policies. It also means holding the elites accountable. We can’t let people like Elon Musk and the CEOs of outsourcing companies hide behind their PR campaigns. We need to expose their hypocrisy and make it clear that their success is built on exploitation.
Finally, we need to create alternative systems. The current system is broken, and we can’t rely on the elites to fix it. We need to build our own systems that prioritize the needs of workers over the profits of corporations. This might mean creating worker-owned cooperatives, developing local economies, or supporting policies that redistribute wealth and power.
Alan, you mentioned earlier the role of technology in all of this. That’s a critical point. Technology has the potential to empower workers and create new opportunities, but it’s being used to exploit us instead. From automation to surveillance, the elites are using technology to suppress wages and control workers. We need to reclaim technology and use it to build systems that benefit all of us, not just the few.
Suresh, do you have any final thoughts on this?
Suresh: “I think it’s important to remember that this is a global struggle. The exploitation we see here in the U.S. is happening all over the world. Workers everywhere are facing the same challenges, and we need to stand together to fight back. This isn’t just about one country or one group of people—it’s about creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
Well said, Suresh. That’s exactly right. This is a global struggle, and it’s going to take all of us working together to win. The H1B system is just one example of how the elites exploit workers, but it’s part of a much larger problem. By understanding this system and exposing its flaws, we can take the first step toward creating a better world.
To wrap this up, let’s talk about the vision for the future. We need to move away from a system that prioritizes profits over people. This means rethinking how we approach immigration, labor, and economic policy. The H1B system, in its current form, serves the interests of corporations, not workers. It needs to be reformed—or better yet, replaced—with a system that values human dignity and fairness.
We also need to hold the elites accountable. For too long, they’ve been able to hide behind their wealth and influence, using PR campaigns to paint themselves as saviors while exploiting workers and communities. By exposing their hypocrisy and calling out their lies, we can shift the narrative and build support for real change.
Education, solidarity, and action are the pillars of this movement. It starts with understanding how these systems work and helping others see the connections between their struggles and the larger forces at play. From there, we can build solidarity, bringing people together across lines of race, nationality, and class to fight for a common cause. And finally, we must act. Whether it’s through protests, unionizing, or building alternative systems, we need to take concrete steps to challenge the status quo and create a better world.
Alan, Suresh, thank you for joining me today. Your insights and experiences have been invaluable. And to everyone listening, thank you for being part of this conversation. The fight for justice and fairness is not easy, but it’s necessary. Together, we can create a world where workers are valued, and exploitation is a thing of the past.
This is Dr. Shiva, signing off. Let’s continue to build this movement and fight for Truth, Freedom, and Health. Thank you.
