William Ramsey Investigates

Curtis Yarvin and the Dark Enlightenment with Andrew of the 6G Podcast.

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Nov 26, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Andrew from the 6G Podcast, a researcher into alternative political movements, dives into the controversial ideas of Curtis Yarvin. They tackle the concept of the 'Dark Enlightenment' and dissect Yarvin's critiques of democracy and preference for technocratic leadership. The conversation spans topics like the influence of tech oligarchs, occult symbolism in elite circles, and the shift from fringe blogging to mainstream policy. Explore themes of elitism, the future of humanity, and the intertwining of technology and ideology.
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Democracy As A Failed OS

  • Curtis Yarvin (Mencius Moldbug) argues modern democracy is a failed operating system and promotes a return to older hierarchical models.
  • His ideas seeded the “Dark Enlightenment” and influenced tech elites debating efficiency of top-down rule.
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Tech-CEO Model As Political Template

  • Yarvin and followers praise CEO-style monarchy because corporations move faster than democratic governments.
  • They view tech oligarchs as proof that top-down decision-making yields superior efficiency.
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Centralizing State Data Under One Umbrella

  • Recent US moves centralize government data and research under integrated platforms like the Genesis Mission.
  • Andrew and William warn this creates unprecedented concentration of sensitive personal and national datasets.
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