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| | fintechdystopia.com

[AI summary] The chapter discusses the growing influence of the Silicon Valley elite, highlighting their techno-solutionist approach to governance and its potential to undermine democracy. It critiques the concentration of power among figures like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Marc Andreessen, who advocate for replacing traditional governance with technocratic systems. The text warns of the dangers of such a shift, including the potential for authoritarianism, the erosion of democratic values, and the displacement of public participation in favor of algorithmic decision-making. It also references the Network State movement and the concept of techno-fascism, emphasizing the risks of trusting Silicon Valley to manage complex societal challenges without democrati...
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| | theconversation.com

Palantir works with the US military and ICE. CEO Alex Karp argues too many tech companies are wasting their 'creative brilliance' on dating apps and online shopping.
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| | www.huffpost.com

Hanania is championed by tech moguls and a U.S. senator, but HuffPost found he used a pen name to become an important figure in the alt-right.
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| | defensescoop.com

David McKeown has been chosen as the Defense Department Chief Information Office's inaugural special assistant for cybersecurity innovation.
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