Pirate Wires Balaji & Beff Jezos Respond To Forbes Doxxing The e/acc Leader | Pirate Wires Podcast #26 🏴☠️
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Dec 8, 2023 
Balaji Srinivasan and Beff Jezos discuss Beff's doxxing by Forbes and the unethical practices of media. They also explore the diminishing power of media due to tech companies, the shift in vibes among tech CEOs, e/acc, and concerns about AI centralization.
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Beff Jezos' Forbes Doxxing Experience
- Beff Jezos was doxxed by Forbes, linking his anonymous and real identities, even tracing his startup history.
- This intense invasion was a shocking breach of privacy for someone used to confidentiality in tech projects.
Journalism as Tribal Information Warfare
- Journalists are part of a tribe aligned with the establishment and target outsiders as enemies in an ongoing information war.
- This tribal war manifests in doxxing and other hostile tactics against those challenging the status quo.
Tech's Rise Diminished Media Power
- The media lost significant influence due to tech's rise and shifting ad revenues from print to online.
- The financial crisis catalyzed tech's dominance and media's decline, fueling a growing conflict between them.