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Dig: Slopworld w/ Brace Belden & Liz Franczak

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Mar 6, 2025
Brace Belden and Liz Franczak, the dynamic duo behind TrueAnon, dive deep into the bizarre world of tech oligarchs like Elon Musk. They discuss how these figures have warped our minds and seized control, blending capitalism with unsettling ideologies. The hosts tackle the rise of AI 'art,' questioning its role in society amid concerns about mental health and consumer culture. With critiques on the chaotic digital landscape and the far-right movements, this conversation is tightrope-walking between technology's promises and perilous implications.
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Tech's Rightward Shift

  • Silicon Valley's politics, once aligned with the Democratic Party, has shifted rightward.
  • This shift involves tech lords embracing MAGA 2.0 and seizing state control.
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Causes of the Shift

  • The shift of tech leaders to the right was influenced by internal organizing and protests within tech companies after Trump's election.
  • COVID-19 further intensified this shift.
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AI and Growth

  • Tech companies, having reached a growth limit, see AI as a solution to generate profit and continue expansion.
  • This necessitates dismantling regulations and increasing political involvement.
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