Dystopia Now
Dystopia Now
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Dystopia Now is a show where a comedian (Kate Willett) and an academic (Emile Torres) explore the philosophies and religions of Silicon Valley and tech billionaires shaping our country, our world, and our future.
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The podcast focuses on the philosophies and religions of Silicon Valley, examining how they shape societal values and future trajectories through discussions on topics like effective accelerationism, libertarianism, and transhumanism. Episodes delve into contemporary figures such as Elon Musk, exploring ideologies like longtermism, with specific discussions including debates between AI Doomers and Accelerationists, as well as the implications of Network States envisioned by tech billionaires.
Dystopia Now is a show where a comedian (Kate Willett) and an academic (Emile Torres) explore the philosophies and religions of Silicon Valley and tech billionaires shaping our country, our world, and our future.
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San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the tech billionaire-backed astroturf campaigns that flooded his district with money and disinformation. We dig into how tech barons are reshaping local politics through alleged “grassroots” groups, what it means for democracy when dark money drives housing and policing policy, and how Preston sees the fight for tenants’ rights and progressive politics moving forward.
The Guardian — Inside tech billionaires’ push to reshape San Francisco politics: “a hostile takeover” (Feb 12, 2024): www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/12/san-francisco-tech-billionaires-political-influence
- The “moderate” political takeover of San Francisco https://newrepublic.com/article/189303/san-francisco-moderate-politics-millionaire-tech-donors
The Phoenix Project — How Dean Preston Lost (Dec 5, 2024): www.phoenixprojectnow.com/phoenix-review/blog/how-dean-preston-lost
KQED — In San Francisco’s Local Elections, It’s Big Money Against Progressive Incumbents (Nov 4, 2024): www.kqed.org/news/12012416/san-franciscos-elections-big-money-against-progressive-incumbents
SFGATE — “‘Fake news’ site publishes more false stories about San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston” (Oct 18, 2023): www.sfgate.com/politics/article/bnn-posts-more-false-stories-about-dean-preston-18429261.php
- Dean’s Housing Record https://www.deanshousingrecord.com/
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