The Daily Beast Podcast

How the God Complex of 4 Billionaires Could Destroy Society

Oct 8, 2023
Guest
Jonathan Taplin
Author Jonathan Taplin discusses how Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Marc Andreessen are providing the tools for fascism to flourish. The podcast explores the destructive influence of these billionaires' visions on society and criticizes their god complex. It also emphasizes the importance of embracing simple pleasures and resisting a future dominated by technology.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Denial of Jury and Disturbing Statements
02:01 • 7min
3
The Destructive Influence of Four Billionaires
09:09 • 3min
4
Billionaires' Visions and Criticisms
12:23 • 13min
5
Embracing Simple Pleasures and Resisting the God Complex of Billionaires
25:44 • 5min