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12/22/25: Silicon Valley's Dark Quest For Techno Fascism

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Dec 22, 2025
Jacob Silverman, independent journalist and author of 'Gilded Rage', dives deep into Silicon Valley's alarming shift towards techno-fascism. He discusses how tech elites, led by figures like Elon Musk, have aligned with authoritarian politics and are seeking ways to detach from societal responsibilities. Jacob highlights the precarious bets on AI, the implications of employee activism pushing back against corporate overlords, and how surveillance technologies pose threats to democracy. A thought-provoking analysis on the future of tech and governance awaits!
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Tech Oligarchy Aligns With Trump

  • Jacob Silverman argues Silicon Valley elites have effectively staged a coup by aligning closely with Trump 2.0.
  • This alliance centers on deregulation, AI acceleration, and capturing government favors for tech oligarchs.
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Mutual Profit Drives AI Push

  • Silverman says tech and MAGA formed a mutually profitable alignment that pushes AI and deregulation.
  • The administration hands over industrial policy to tech, furthering corporate control over national priorities.
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Exit Fantasies Become Concrete Plans

  • Many elites seek an "exit" from society via charter cities, offshore accounts, or Mars fantasies.
  • Projects like Prospera show concrete attempts to create corporate-controlled enclaves beyond democratic control.
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