

The Tech Coup with Marietje Schaake
Nov 26, 2024
Marietje Schaake, a former member of the European Parliament and current International Director of Policy at Stanford Cyber Policy Center, discusses the alarming impact of Big Tech on democracy. She argues that private tech companies are usurping power from democratic institutions. Highlighting concerns about cryptocurrency's destabilizing effects and rising authoritarianism, Schaake emphasizes the need for a 'public stack' to ensure community governance. Her insights provide a roadmap for safeguarding democracy in the digital age.
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Tech Coup Explained
- Tech coup: Private tech companies seize decisions from public institutions.
- This power grab by tech leaders impacts democracies globally.
Musk's Influence
- Elon Musk's influence on the Trump presidency exemplifies the tech coup.
- J.D. Vance threatened Europe with NATO pullout over Elon Musk regulations.
Tech's Expanding Power
- Tech's power grab manifests in control over digital infrastructure like cables.
- Tech leaders influence decisions on war, intelligence, and spyware.