Ep. 1497 Google Archipelago: The Digital Gulag and the Simulation of Freedom

Michael Rectenwald, a retired NYU professor and author of "Google Archipelago," discusses the alarming rise of woke capitalism and big tech's role in suppressing dissent. He draws parallels between historical gulags and modern surveillance, highlighting authoritarian trends in smart cities. The conversation dives into the dangers of herd mentality and the monopolization of social media, as well as the evolution of leftist ideologies over the decades, offering a critical view on the complexities of political beliefs among youth.