Unlimited Hangout with Whitney Webb The Thiel-Verse with Stavroula Pabst
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Jul 29, 2024 Stavroula Pabst, a contributor at Unlimited Hangout, dives into the shadowy realm of Peter Thiel's influence in politics and technology. The conversation highlights Thiel's ties to J.D. Vance and how their partnership could sway future governance. They dissect the troubling intersection of surveillance tech like Clear View AI and civil liberties, questioning the ethics of automated decision-making in warfare. From crypto to media manipulation, Pabst emphasizes the critical need for public awareness in navigating today's digital landscape.
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Thiel's Tech-Driven Power
- Peter Thiel views technology as an alternative to politics and uses it to exert unilateral power.
- He invests heavily to gain influence and loyalty from major tech companies indefinitely.
Techno-Fascism over Libertarianism
- Thiel is not truly libertarian, evidenced by his companies' close ties with the national security state.
- His approach is best described as techno-fascist, built on monopoly and surveillance.
Surveillance Under Crisis Cover
- Surveillance companies funded by Thiel like Clearview AI extract vast personal data under the guise of public safety.
- These technologies are framed as solutions to crises but normalize Orwellian surveillance domestically.