Apocalyptic Visions and Tech Elites

This chapter examines the unsettling parallels between end-of-days religious beliefs and the mindset of influential tech figures, highlighting the controversial discussions led by Eric Weinstein at a recent conference. It critiques the disconnect between prominent figures' coordinated messaging and broader societal concerns, especially in the context of climate change and environmentalism. The conversation also explores how some see the climate crisis as an opportunity for power, drawing on historical precedents to understand the dynamics of survivalism and authoritarianism in modern discourse.