First Things Podcast
Control Freaks and Billionaires
Jan 29, 2024
Seamus Bruner discusses the influence of billionaire oligarchs like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos in shaping industries and societies. Topics include population control, surveillance, philanthropy, and business tactics, urging resistance against control and defending personal freedoms.
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Quick takeaways
- Billionaires aim for societal control beyond philanthropy through digital surveillance.
- Historical parallels show billionaires using philanthropy to gain sectoral control and manipulate agendas.
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Billionaire Class Control Ambitions
The podcast delves into the billionaire class's control aspirations, distinguishing them from traditional oligarchs by their desire to exert influence over every aspect of people's lives. Highlighting figures like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, who significantly increased their wealth during the pandemic, the episode explores how these individuals leverage their resources for purposes beyond traditional philanthropy, aiming for societal control.
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