Cognitive Dissidents: West is Going Full 1984, 15m Cities, & the AI Climate Scam
Sep 10, 2024
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Joined by Mike, an organic farmer and investor passionate about self-sufficiency, and Monica, a governance and climate expert, the discussion takes a deep dive into the alarming advance of totalitarianism in the West. They explore the 15-minute city concept, weighing its convenience against potential social control. The trio also unpacks the AI climate narrative, suggesting it might be a cover for increased energy demands by tech. Engaging and thought-provoking, this roundtable challenges listeners to rethink modern governance and its implications for personal freedom.
The podcast discusses the alarming trend towards authoritarianism in the West, highlighting the increasing government surveillance and restrictions on free speech.
Media's role in shaping narratives about foreign influence is examined, revealing biases that serve state interests while targeting alternative viewpoints.
Emerging technologies like AI are critiqued for potentially facilitating a high-surveillance environment, contradicting the climate narratives by prioritizing energy consumption for control.
Deep dives
Introduction of Monthly Roundtable
The participants of the roundtable introduce themselves and outline the goal of their monthly discussions, emphasizing the importance of feedback from their audience. They mention the potential for increasing the frequency of these roundtables and the introduction of live Q&A sessions for their paid supporters. A new name for the podcast, 'Cognitive Dissidence,' is also decided upon, reflecting their focus on critical thought and analysis of contemporary issues.
Concerns About Growing Tyranny
The conversation begins with an exploration of the increasing authoritarian measures occurring in the Western world, particularly in the United States. Examples highlighted include government investigations into individuals for alleged ties with foreign media, such as RT, and the implications of such actions on free speech. The speaker references statements made by former officials who compare the current political climate to a police state, indicating a significant shift in societal freedoms over time.
Media Influence and Propaganda
The discussion shifts to the role of media in shaping public perception regarding foreign influence in elections and policy narratives. The methods and biases of major news outlets, such as the New York Times and MSNBC, are critiqued for perpetuating narratives that serve state interests while allegedly targeting alternative viewpoints. The narrative around Russian propaganda is examined, arguing that all sides engage in propaganda, showcasing the double standards present in media representation.
Case Studies of Police State Tactics
Several case studies are presented to illustrate the crackdown on free speech and political dissent across the globe, including the arrest of activists and the monitoring of individuals deemed to have anti-establishment views. Specific incidents, like those involving FBI raids in the U.S. and prosecutions in the U.K. for social media posts, are highlighted as evidence of deteriorating civil liberties. This segment underscores the alarming trend of penalizing thought and expression, which is becoming increasingly normalized across Western societies.
Technological and Societal Transformation
The narrative transitions to a critical examination of the implications of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and their impact on society. Concerns are raised about how advancements will be utilized to build a high-surveillance, controlled environment resembling 'smart cities.' The participants argue that the shift towards these technologies is framed as a solution to various issues, but in reality serves to further entrap individuals within a more comprehensive control system.
The Interplay of Energy and Control
The dialogue concludes with an exploration of energy consumption related to technological infrastructure, specifically how this will affect societal freedoms and surveillance capabilities. The rise of data centers and AI-intensive operations is discussed as major consumers of energy, emphasizing the contradiction in climate narratives that advocate for reduced energy consumption while allowing vast energy draw for technological advancement. This critical view suggests a systemic approach to energy consumption that prioritizes control and infrastructure over individual liberties.
Mike and Monica join Hrvoje in the second episode of their new monthly roundtable "Cognitive Dissidents" to discuss how the West is rapidly going totalitarian, deploying 15-minute cities, and how the climate scam might be a ruse in order to direct more energy use toward AI and data centers needed to operate the dystopian Algorithm Ghetto.
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About Parallel Mike
Parallel Mike is an organic farmer, investor and host of both the Parallel Systems Broadcast & Parallel Mike Podcast. He is passionate about living purposefully, natural health and self sufficiency.
About Monica Perez
The Monica Perez Show offers a variety of content from Real NEWS REELs, where Monica uses her research and analytical skills to get to the bottom of top headlines from a perspective of truth, liberty & justice; Highlight Reels, where Monica kicks back with the best and the brightest from the podcasting world; and her Interview series where she brings listeners fascinating interviews with principled thought-leaders and experts in fields of interest essential to those who seek the truth about the parasites-that-be or simply pursue an autonomous and independently healthy lifestyle.
Monica was a radio host for 8 1/2 years on WSB Radio in Atlanta; prior to that she was an investment banker in New York and Texas. From that previous life, Monica holds an associate’s degree from Rockland Community College, a bachelor’s degree from Harvard, and a JD-MBA from Stanford. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst as well as a member of the bar of the State of New York. Monica now resides in Los Angeles where, in addition to podcasting, she experiences life as a wife, homemaker and mother of three teens, all of whom–including a very special son who has Down syndrome–really keep things interesting! Monica is also a cocktail enthusiast who posts her favorite recipes on monicamixes.com.* (*This hobby may or may not be related to having three teens and living in LA.)
Monica also co-hosted The Propaganda Report and the Drivetime News Blast as well as Deep Dives with Monica Perez.
*Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)
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