Team Human Demigod Wannabes
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Nov 29, 2023 The podcast discusses the eccentric behaviors and actions of today's tech billionaires, comparing them to historical figures. It also explores propaganda, corporate interests, and individual influence in shaping public opinion. The changing nature of philanthropy and the lack of consideration for sustainability and community impact by tech billionaires are also highlighted.
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New Billionaires
- Today's tech billionaires differ from their predecessors, not in individual wealth but in their sheer number and collective power.
- They operate horizontally across multiple industries, wielding unprecedented influence and control.
Digital Poverty
- Unlike past industrialists who enriched local communities, today's tech giants often impoverish them while accumulating wealth.
- Their digital empires, built on virtual commodities, lack the tangible benefits of traditional industries.
Zuckerberg's Caesar
- Mark Zuckerberg admires Augustus Caesar, citing his harsh but effective establishment of peace.
- Zuckerberg's own anti-democratic tendencies manifest in his attempt to create a private "Supreme Court" for Facebook/Meta.