This podcast covers topics such as the complex relationship between creator and audience, controversies surrounding Joe Biden, the creation of Palantir, concerns about technology and data collection, connections between Epstein and influential figures, and events leading to the imprisonment of Josh Schult.
The fallout from Jamal Khashoggi's death damaged Mohammed bin Salman's reputation and public image.
Connections between the Edge Foundation, Jeffrey Epstein, and Silicon Valley tech moguls are extensive.
Robert Maxwell's collaboration with Jeffrey Epstein and his mysterious death have given rise to various theories, including involving intelligence agencies.
Deep dives
The Connection between MBS and Jamal Khashoggi
Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, went from being a media darling to a isolated figure following the Jamal Khashoggi incident. Khashoggi was embedded with the Muja Jadine in Afghanistan, connected to US intelligence via Operation Cyclone. The fallout from Khashoggi's death was a blow to MBS's image and reputation.
The Edge Foundation and Epstein
The Edge Foundation, founded by John Brockman, hosts an annual billionaires dinner where Silicon Valley elites gather to discuss science. Epstein became a prominent donor to this foundation. Additionally, Danny Hillis, a key figure in the Edge community, received $42 million from Jeff Bezos to build a giant clock. Connections between Edge, Epstein, and Silicon Valley tech moguls run deep.
The Robert Maxwell Connections
Robert Maxwell, a prominent figure in the publishing industry, had ties to intelligence agencies and was a major player in arms dealing. He teamed up with Epstein in the 1990s, leveraging his connections for personal gain. Maxwell's mysterious death has led to various theories, including involving Mossad renegades and a lack of capital to sustain his expanding business empire.
The Rise of Total Information Awareness
There was an effort after 9/11 to create a program called Total Information Awareness (TIA) that aimed to collect and analyze vast amounts of data to detect patterns and potential threats. Although it was defunded due to concerns about privacy, some of its proposed technologies were implemented by other entities.
Biometric Data Collection and Digital IDs
The collection of biometric data, such as facial recognition, is becoming increasingly common. Companies like Clearview AI are using social media photos to create comprehensive facial recognition databases. Additionally, the UN and organizations like ID 2020 are piloting digital IDs tied to biometrics, which could potentially be used for everything from refugee assistance to accessing government services and social media accounts. Privacy concerns and the potential misuse of such systems are apparent.