19min chapter

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Michael Yon and Matt Bracken #1026

Coffee and a Mike

CHAPTER

Tech's Political Manipulation and Ethical Dilemmas

This chapter examines the significant influence of big tech on politics, particularly during the 2020 election, and critiques the narrative convolutions of figures like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk. It raises ethical concerns about advanced technologies such as Neuralink, drawing parallels to biblical themes while highlighting the risks of elitism and corporate control in access to innovation. The discussion also delves into geopolitical tensions and the transformative role of technology in military operations, emphasizing the critical need for vigilance in an increasingly seductive landscape of advancement.

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