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The Dark Ideology Behind Tech Billionaires’ Support for Trump, (from page 20250209.)

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The article explores the motivations behind tech billionaires like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos supporting Donald Trump, suggesting it goes beyond financial incentives to a deeper ideological belief in their superiority and a desire for unchecked power. This ideology, inspired by science fiction and transhumanism, promotes the idea that they are ‘supermen’ above societal rules and morality. The piece also discusses their ambitions for creating independent ‘startup cities’ and using cryptocurrency to escape democratic governance, highlighting a troubling alliance with Trump that undermines democratic principles and promotes a ‘post-truth’ reality.

Signals

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Broligarchs’ Ideology Tech billionaires adopt a worldview that sees themselves as above the law and constraints. Shifting from corporate compliance to a belief in unrestrained power and influence. A rise in authoritarian practices and ideologies among the ultra-rich, impacting governance and societal norms. The desire for unchecked power and influence in shaping society and technology. 4
Transhumanism and Longevity Investments Broligarchs investing in technology aimed at human enhancement and longevity. Moving from traditional healthcare to a focus on enhancing human capabilities and extending life. Potential breakthroughs in life extension and human enhancement could redefine health and societal structures. The ambition to overcome human limitations and achieve immortality. 5
Startup Cities and Network States Creation of independent mini-nations run by tech billionaires to bypass democratic governance. A transition from democratic governance to corporate-controlled territories. Emergence of self-governing entities could reshape national boundaries and governance. The aspiration to escape governmental oversight and create idealized societies. 5
Crypto as a Monetary Instrument Broligarchs promoting cryptocurrency to undermine traditional financial systems. Shifting from government-controlled currencies to decentralized monetary systems. A potential reconfiguration of global financial systems and power dynamics. The belief in financial freedom and autonomy from institutional control. 4
Post-Truth Reality Broligarchs’ influence on media and information, fostering a post-truth environment. From fact-based discourse to a landscape dominated by misinformation and manipulated narratives. Increased societal division and confusion due to unreliable information sources. The pursuit of power through information control and narrative shaping. 5

Concerns

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Unchecked Technological Power Tech billionaires promoting ideologies that reject limits could lead to their unchecked power impacting democracy and individual freedoms. 5
Dystopian Future Visions The merging of technology and ideological beliefs among billionaires may lead to dystopian realities where they dictate societal norms and values. 4
Erosion of Democratic Principles The push for startup cities and network states undermines democratic governance and could lead to authoritarian structures. 5
Manipulation of Truth and Reality The influence of tech leaders on information dissemination creates a post-truth environment that can undermine societal stability. 5
Longevity and Transhumanism Ethics Investments in technologies aimed at achieving immortality raise ethical concerns regarding social inequality and human identity. 4
Gender Inequality in Tech Leadership The promoting of aggression and ‘male energy’ in leadership could reinforce toxic masculinities and gender biases. 4
Cryptocurrency Financial Disruption The rise of crypto as a means to bypass government control could destabilize traditional economic systems and lead to financial inequalities. 4
Environmental Negligence Space colonization plans may divert attention from pressing earthly environmental issues, exacerbating the climate crisis. 4

Behaviors

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Broligarch Ideology Tech billionaires adopt an ideology of unchecked power, seeing themselves as superior beings reshaping the world without constraints. 5
Transhumanism and Longevity Focus A growing interest among the ultra-rich in using technology to extend human life and merge with machines, challenging the limits of mortality. 4
Creation of Startup Cities and Network States Billionaires seek to establish independent mini-nations, free from democratic governance, to live by their own rules. 5
Crypto as a Tool for Power Adoption of cryptocurrency by billionaires as a means to undermine traditional financial systems and establish autonomy. 4
Post-Truth Reality Manipulation Tech leaders influence public perception and truth through control of social media algorithms, fostering misinformation. 5
Valorization of Aggression and Masculinity Emphasis on traditionally masculine traits among tech leaders, promoting aggression and dominance as virtues in business and society. 4
Dystopian Technological Vision Billionaires draw inspiration from science fiction, often overlooking dystopian warnings, to justify their expansive ambitions. 4

Technologies

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A virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users, inspired by science fiction. 4 c505aff1af70de6c03cbbf7441fe07d0
The development of private space travel enterprises, exemplified by Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin, for space colonization and exploration. 4 c505aff1af70de6c03cbbf7441fe07d0
The belief in using technology to enhance human physical and cognitive abilities, and to overcome biological limitations such as death. 5 c505aff1af70de6c03cbbf7441fe07d0
Technologies aimed at merging human intelligence with machine intelligence, as pursued by companies like Neuralink. 5 c505aff1af70de6c03cbbf7441fe07d0
Scientific research focused on extending human lifespan and achieving potentially indefinite life through biotechnology. 5 c505aff1af70de6c03cbbf7441fe07d0
Independent mini-nations created by tech billionaires, designed to operate outside traditional governmental regulations. 4 c505aff1af70de6c03cbbf7441fe07d0
Decentralized, tech-driven communities that seek to create their own governance structures and economic systems. 4 c505aff1af70de6c03cbbf7441fe07d0
Digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security, allowing transactions without central authority. 5 c505aff1af70de6c03cbbf7441fe07d0

Issues

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Broligarch Ideology The ideology of tech billionaires believing they are above laws and constraints, promoting unchecked power and impunity. 5
Transhumanism and Longevity Research The movement among tech elites to use technology for human enhancement and immortality, raising ethical and societal implications. 5
Startup Cities and Network States The creation of independent, tech-controlled communities that operate outside democratic governance, posing challenges to national sovereignty. 5
Post-Truth and Disinformation The manipulation of information and algorithms by tech leaders, contributing to a societal crisis of trust and reality perception. 5
Crypto as Anti-Institutional Currency The use of cryptocurrency by billionaires to undermine traditional financial systems and promote their own sovereign economic models. 4
Darker Gender Politics The valorization of aggressive masculinity among tech leaders, influencing corporate culture and gender dynamics. 4
Impact on Democratic Governance The potential erosion of democratic norms and institutions as tech elites seek to create systems that favor their interests. 5
Science Fiction-Inspired Futures The influence of science fiction on the visions of tech billionaires, leading to potentially dystopian societal changes. 4