LIMINAL NEWS with Daniel Pinchbeck Jamie Wheal | Bad Faith Techno-Jesus & The War For America
Apr 29, 2025
Jamie Wheal, founder of The Flow Genome Project and author of 'Recapture the Rapture', dives into Silicon Valley's intriguing shift towards Christianity, noting a mix of sincerity and opportunism. He discusses the complexities of modern masculinity, linking it to rising right-wing ideologies. The conversation also tackles the merging of technology and spirituality, the dangers of misinformation, and the need for honest political discourse. Wheal emphasizes a path towards inclusivity and healing to address the turbulent socio-political landscape.
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Silicon Valley's Techno-Christian Shift
- Silicon Valley is shifting from secular individualism to a millenarian Christian view with apocalyptic undertones.
- This shift interacts with the rise of tech defense contractors, blending tech and religious ideology in a complex way.
Christianity: Sincere Seekers vs Opportunists
- Approximately 15% of Silicon Valley Christians are semi-sincere seekers, while 85% are opportunistic participants.
- Performative Christianity is intensifying in the tech world as a social trend.
End of Ideological Consistency
- Ideological consistency no longer matters; fragmented and conflicting beliefs coexist without concern.
- Silicon Valley's blend of Christianity with militaristic surveillance states exemplifies this incoherence.
