
The ‘Nerd Reich’: how tech billionaires infiltrated the White House
Politics Weekly America
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Ego, Wealth, and Politics: Silicon Valley's Shift
This chapter explores the intertwining of technology and political power, focusing on the influence of Silicon Valley billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. It examines the contradictions in their liberal image versus their authoritarian tendencies and their impact on governance and society. The narrative also critiques the appeal of radical ideas advocating for corporate autocracies and the implications for individual rights amidst shifting political ideologies.
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