Conspirituality 273: Trump Will Die
Sep 4, 2025
The discussion kicks off with the fascinating concept of the death of political leaders and the fantasies that arise around it. It dives deep into the psychological grip of the MAGA movement and the emotional bonds followers form with their leaders. The interplay of memes in political discourse is critiqued, alongside the cultural distractions pushed by right-wing media. Finally, the rise of fitness technology, like the Oura Ring, raises concerns over personal health monitoring and its military ties, revealing a complex web of surveillance and societal implications.
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Be Skeptical Of Wellness Tracking Hype
- Avoid obsessive biometric self-tracking that creates anxiety and information overload.
- Use trackers selectively and question claims about health outcomes before over-investing in data.
Wellness Tech Moves Into Defense
- Companies selling consumer devices increasingly pivot to defense and enterprise data contracts.
- That shift makes personal health gadgets part of larger surveillance and readiness infrastructures.
Centralized Data Raises Major Risks
- Centralizing biometric data with platforms like Palantir raises surveillance and profiling risks.
- Palantir's FedStart ties private health telemetry into government cloud infrastructure authorized for sensitive operations.
