Danny Jones Podcast

#311 - Palantir & DOGE are Building The Most Terrifying Surveillance System Ever | Shane Cashman

Jun 23, 2025
Shane Cashman, a best-selling author and staff writer for Timcast News, dives into the alarming realms of surveillance and technology. He discusses the unsettling implications of AI in warfare and the ethically troubling applications of surveillance drones by Palantir. Cashman also explores the intertwining of celebrity culture and security, alongside the dark facets of media manipulation. As he examines Peter Thiel's influence and the complexities of the military-industrial complex, listeners are left questioning the very fabric of privacy and personal freedom in a tech-dominated age.
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ANECDOTE

Shane's Meeting with Kanye West

  • Shane Cashman shared his unexpected meeting with Kanye West in LA, highlighting the surreal nature of the encounter amid global controversy. - Kanye was engaging in church and Bible study, offering a glimpse into his complex persona beyond public chaos.
INSIGHT

Modern Mind Control Evolution

  • Today, mind control has evolved beyond drugs to sophisticated social media manipulation. - Platforms like Facebook harvest emotional data to influence behavior and advertising, shaping young users' mental states.
ADVICE

Protect Kids from Harmful Tech

  • Avoid exposing children to social media and smartphones due to their harmful psychological impacts. - Instead, seek reduced tech use or low-stimulus devices to protect mental health and limit addiction.
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