Navigating Energy, Power, and Politics

This chapter explores the intricacies of U.S. energy policies, corporate welfare, and the implications of oil and gas subsidies amidst a critique of Germany's carbon neutrality efforts. It highlights the influence of Silicon Valley on political dynamics, addressing the resurgence of nuclear energy and the challenges of techno feudalism on employment and social inequality. Additionally, the discussion covers the evolving political landscape marked by key figures' roles in Trump's movement and the impact of concentration of private power on democracy.