Black-Pilled Billionaires and Shooters w/ Jacob Silverman & Blakeley (Ep 297)

Sep 17, 2025

Jacob Silverman, journalist and author of 'Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley,' joins the conversation to explore how tech billionaires have shifted from liberal ideals to reactionary politics. He discusses the impact of AI narratives on authoritarianism and the influence of foreign investments in Silicon Valley. Blakeley, a musician and content creator, adds insight into the dangers of censorship and doxxing in today’s political climate, examining the implications for free speech and local governance.

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Tech's Political Realignment

Silicon Valley's shift right stems from its larger economic power, military contracts, and post-2020 reactionary turn.
Tech elites now fund and proudly participate in defense and authoritarian-aligned projects, reshaping politics.

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AI As An Authoritarian Excuse

AI fuels entitlement by justifying massive resource grabs under the promise of future salvation.
That belief creates authoritarian attitudes and resists regulation as companies claim eventual infinite abundance.

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Authoritarian Money Buys Access

Gulf sovereign funds are major investors in Silicon Valley and in Musk projects like SpaceX and X.
Authoritarian state money buys access and creates espionage risks inside tech companies.

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