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Silicon Valley is Backing Donald Trump w/ Jacob Silverman

Tech Won't Save Us

CHAPTER

The Shift of Tech Elites to Far-Right Politics

The chapter explores how tech billionaires have transitioned from reluctantly working with Trump to actively supporting his far-right agenda, discussing the normalization of Trump's ideas and the increasing acceptability of far-right beliefs among tech elites. It delves into the historical ties of Silicon Valley to the defense industry, financial motivations of tech billionaires, and the trend of tech leaders pursuing their visions without criticism, leading to a shift towards conservative attitudes in the industry.

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