Question Everything with Brian Reed Not Like Us: How Billionaires Think
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Feb 27, 2025 
Vicky Ward, a journalist known for her work on the Kushner family and Jeffrey Epstein, joins tech critic Edward Ongweso Jr. and futurist Douglas Rushkoff to dive into the mindset of today's billionaires. They discuss the increasing political influence of the ultra-rich and the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists covering them. The trio unpacks the paradox of immense wealth coupled with isolation and critiques modern billionaires' motivations for space exploration and philanthropy, contrasting them with past societal values.
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Billionaire Bunker Questions
- Douglas Rushkoff was invited to a hedge fund conference in the desert.
- Five billionaires questioned him about surviving an apocalypse, focusing on bunker locations and security.
Transhumanism and Sacrifice
- Some billionaires believe technological advancement justifies sacrificing democracy and individual rights.
- They view current social structures as impediments to progress and profit.
Epstein's Island Oasis
- Jeffrey Epstein created isolated environments where his rules prevailed, shielding him from consequences.
- Living in such a bubble can distort one's perception of normality, as exemplified by Epstein's beliefs.
