In this episode of The Plan, we compress 9 essential books about technology, AI, power and the future — each in 60 seconds or less. Quick, sharp takeaways so you can decide what to read next.

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📚 Books covered: World Builders, The AI Con, Empire of AI, Techno-Feudalism, Superbloom, Atlas of AI, More Everything Forever, The End of Reality, If Anyone Builds, It Everyone Dies.

Affiliate links:World builders: https://amzn.to/488Ln6EThe AI Con: https://amzn.to/4hPPhVgEmpire of AI: https://amzn.to/3Xk0kN8Techno feudalism: https://amzn.to/4nTxz4SSuperbloom: https://amzn.to/3XtiEDrAtlas of AI: https://amzn.to/4owKtqlMore everything forever: More everything foreverThe end of reality: The end of realityIf anyone builds, it everyone dies: If anyone builds, it everyone dies

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From Zamyatin’s We — the first modern dystopia — to 1984, The Matrix, and the Metaverse, this episode explores how dystopian fiction became our blueprint for the future.Ben and Simon trace a timeline of dystopian visions: from totalitarian nightmares to AI apocalypse, from eco-collapse to billionaire space dreams. Along the way, they dive into Jean Baudrillard’s philosophy, The Handmaid’s Tale, and the strange confusion of tech utopians who seem determined to turn fiction into fact.Is the future supposed to save us — or enslave us?And most importantly: why do our dystopias always come true?#Dystopia #1984 #TheMatrix #BladeRunner #Metaverse #Cybertruck #ElonMusk #TechCulture #Philosophy #AI #FutureTrack SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM

From Zamyatin’s We — the first modern dystopia — to 1984, The Matrix, and the Metaverse, this episode explores how dystopian fiction became our blueprint for the future.

👉 Watch Episode 9: The History of Dystopia | 04.11.25 


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Why are incels, pick-up artists, and trad wives suddenly shaping online culture — and even politics?In this week’s episode of The Plan, Ben and Simon unpack the rise of the “manosphere” — a loose network of influencers, self-help gurus, and reactionary movements redefining masculinity in the digital age. From pickup artistry to incel forums, from Andrew Tate’s influence to tradwife aesthetics, they explore how these subcultures are creating new narratives about gender, power, and the future of society.Is this just another internet fad — or are we witnessing the birth of a new political and cultural hegemony?💬 Topics Covered:Manosphere • Online subcultures • Gender politics • Internet ideology • Andrew Tate • Trad wives • Pick-up artist culture • Political movements • Masculinity in crisis • The future of the right🔖 Hashtags:#Manosphere #Incels #GenderPolitics #OnlineCulture #MasculinityCrisis #TradWives #ThePlanPodcast #InternetCulture #DigitalPolitics #CulturalAnalysis #futureofsociety Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM.

Available: 28.10.25 7pm GMT

Why are incels, pick-up artists, and trad wives suddenly shaping online culture — and even politics?Is this just another internet fad — or are we witnessing the birth of a new political and cultural hegemony?

💬 Topics Covered:Manosphere • Online subcultures • Gender politics • Internet ideology • Andrew Tate • Trad wives • Pick-up artist culture • Political movements • Masculinity in crisis • The future of the right

🔖 Hashtags:#Manosphere #Incels #GenderPolitics #OnlineCulture #MasculinityCrisis #TradWives #ThePlanPodcast #InternetCulture #DigitalPolitics #CulturalAnalysis #futureofsociety

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Twenty years ago, Silicon Valley’s biggest names championed liberal ideals — summed up perfectly by Google’s old motto: “Don’t be evil.”

But today, the tech world has taken a darker turn. The same companies that once promised to connect the world are now racing to arm it.

From AI-powered weapons to mass surveillance systems, America’s tech giants are aligning themselves with the military-industrial complex — turning algorithms into ammunition and data into dominance.

In this episode, Ben and Simon investigate how Silicon Valley became the new AI arms dealer — and what this shift means for the future of war, privacy, and power.

#AI #Military #Technology #Surveillance #SiliconValley #ArtificialIntelligence #TechEthics #AIMilitaryComplex

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The Generative AI boom is being called the biggest speculative bubble in history — and it’s about to come crashing down.Right now, AI investment is the only thing propping up the U.S. economy:📈 80% of stock market growth💵 40% of GDP growth…all tied to Artificial Intelligence.But behind the hype, AI companies are burning cash at epic rates, real business adoption is weak, and people are starting to wonder: Is any of this actually useful?Sam Altman promised AI would change everything — from curing cancer to ending world poverty. Instead, we’ve got AI slop, chatbots, and endless hype.So what happens when the bubble pops?And more importantly — what do we do the day after?Book recommendations (affiliate link):Techno Feudalism : https://amzn.to/46OZiylThe Creature of Jekyll Island: https://amzn.to/3J9GY9ZDas Kapital (Capital) : https://amzn.to/3VZMtLrEnshitification: https://amzn.to/3VZMtLr#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechBubble #Economy #ChatGPT #OpenAI #aihype Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM.

The Generative AI boom is being called the biggest speculative bubble in history — and it’s about to come crashing down.Right now, AI investment is the only thing propping up the U.S. economy: 📈 80% of stock market growth 💵 40% of GDP growth…all tied to Artificial Intelligence.But behind the hype, AI companies are burning cash at epic rates, real business adoption is weak, and people are starting to wonder: Is any of this actually useful?Sam Altman promised AI would change everything — from curing cancer to ending world poverty. Instead, we’ve got AI slop, chatbots, and endless hype.So what happens when the bubble pops?And more importantly — what do we do the day after?👉 Episode 7: The AI Bubble available 14.10.25#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechBubble #Economy #ChatGPT #OpenAI #AIHype Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM.

Tech billionaires warn that unaligned AI could destroy humanity… while pouring hundreds of billions into building it. Why?In this week’s episode of The Plan, Simon and Ben dive deep into the strange psychology of the AI revolution — from Eliezer Yudkowsky’s AI doom theories to the Shoggoth meme, from Effective Altruism to Accelerationism. Are today’s AI Doomers and AI Boosters actually working together to fuel the same hype machine? Is the fear of Superintelligence genuine — or just another marketing story from the tech elite?Join us as we explore whether AI safety, Silicon Valley ideology, and the dream of Superintelligence are part of a single narrative trap — one that’s shaping the future of humanity.Book Recommendations (Affiliate links):At the Mountains of Madness: H.P. Lovecrafthttps://amzn.to/4o3bCAyIf Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Eliezer Yudkowsky, Nate Soareshttps://amzn.to/4nD2qDvEmpire of AI: Karen Haohttps://amzn.to/3KutqXbThe AI Con: Emily M. Bender, Alex Hannahttps://amzn.to/4mTl2xPThe Three-Body Problem: Cixin Liuhttps://amzn.to/46UX5AkMore Everything Forever: Adam Beckerhttps://amzn.to/4pVhuxFLinks:The Illusion of thinking (Apple): https://ml-site.cdn-apple.com/papers/the-illusion-of-thinking.pdfGary Marcus Substack: https://substack.com/@garymarcusLess Wrong: https://www.lesswrong.comMIT Study: https://www.media.mit.edu/publications/your-brain-on-chatgpt/💬 Topics Covered:AI safety • Eliezer Yudkowsky • Large Language Models (LLMs) • Silicon Valley culture • Effective Altruism • Accelerationism • Tech religion • Future of Humanity🔖 Hashtags:#AI #AIDoom #AIBoom #FutureTech #LLMs #SiliconValley #TechPhilosophy #FutureofHumanity #ThePlanPodcast #Accelerationism #EffectiveAltruism #AIethics #Superintelligence #TechReligion #endtimes Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM.

Tech billionaires warn that unaligned AI could destroy humanity… while pouring hundreds of billions into building it. Why?In this week’s episode of The Plan, Simon and Ben dive deep into the strange psychology of the AI revolution — from Eliezer Yudkowsky’s AI doom theories to the Shoggoth meme, from Effective Altruism to Accelerationism. Are today’s AI Doomers and AI Boosters actually working together to fuel the same hype machine? Is the fear of Superintelligence genuine — or just another marketing story from the tech elite?Join us as we explore whether AI safety, Silicon Valley ideology, and the dream of Superintelligence are part of a single narrative trap — one that’s shaping the future of humanity.Book Recommendations (Affiliate links):At the Mountains of Madness: H.P. Lovecrafthttps://amzn.to/4o3bCAyIf Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Eliezer Yudkowsky, Nate Soareshttps://amzn.to/4nD2qDvEmpire of AI: Karen Haohttps://amzn.to/3KutqXbThe AI Con: Emily M. Bender, Alex Hannahttps://amzn.to/4mTl2xPThe Three-Body Problem: Cixin Liuhttps://amzn.to/46UX5AkMore Everything Forever: Adam Beckerhttps://amzn.to/4pVhuxFLinks:The Illusion of thinking (Apple): https://ml-site.cdn-apple.com/papers/the-illusion-of-thinking.pdfGary Marcus Substack: https://substack.com/@garymarcusLess Wrong: https://www.lesswrong.comMIT Study: https://www.media.mit.edu/publications/your-brain-on-chatgpt/💬 Topics Covered:AI safety • Eliezer Yudkowsky • Large Language Models (LLMs) • Silicon Valley culture • Effective Altruism • Accelerationism • Tech religion • Future of Humanity🔖 Hashtags:#AI #AIDoom #AIBoom #FutureTech #LLMs #SiliconValley #TechPhilosophy #FutureofHumanity #ThePlanPodcast #Accelerationism #EffectiveAltruism #AIethics #Superintelligence #TechReligion #endtimes Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM.

Tech billionaires warn that unaligned AI could destroy humanity… while pouring hundreds of billions into building it. Why?

In this week’s episode of The Plan, Simon and Ben dive deep into the strange psychology of the AI revolution — from Eliezer Yudkowsky’s AI doom theories to the Shoggoth meme, from Effective Altruism to Accelerationism. Are today’s AI Doomers and AI Boosters actually working together to fuel the same hype Mac hine? Is the fear of Superintelligence genuine — or just another marketing story from the tech elite?Join us as we explore whether AI safety, Silicon Valley ideology, and the dream of Superintelligence are part of a single narrative trap — one that’s shaping the future of humanity.

Available: 7 October 7pm GMT

💬 Topics Covered:AI safety • Eliezer Yudkowsky • Large Language Models (LLMs) • Silicon Valley culture • Effective Altruism • Accelerationism • Tech religion • Future of Humanity

🔖 Hashtags:#AI #AIDoom #AIBoom #FutureTech #LLMs #SiliconValley #TechPhilosophy #FutureofHumanity #ThePlanPodcast #Accelerationism #EffectiveAltruism #AIethics #Superintelligence #TechReligion #endtimes

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What if Silicon Valley isn’t just making gadgets… but trying to live forever? 🤯

From freezing bodies in the ’60s 🧊, to dreaming about merging with AI 🤖🧠, tech billionaires have been chasing immortality for decades.

In Episode 5, Simon and Ben ask: has Transhumanism become the new religion of the tech elite? And what does that mean for the rest of us? 👀Would you upload your brain to the cloud? ☁️💭

“Would you freeze your body just to live forever? Silicon Valley’s been trying it since the 1960s…”

#Transhumanism #AI #TechBillionaires #FutureTalk #WhatIf #Immortality #Singularity #TechPodcast #DeepDive #FutureOfHumanity #theplanpodcast

Silicon Valley isn’t just building apps — it’s building a new religion: Transhumanism.Since the 1960s, Silicon Valley’s elite has been chasing the ultimate dream: immortality. From cryonics and frozen bodies ❄️, to visions of the Singularity and AI-human fusion 🤖🧠… this isn’t just science fiction anymore.Simon and Ben dive into how Transhumanism has become the new religion of tech capitalism — reshaping our future, our values, and maybe even what it means to be human.👉 Do you think tech can make us gods… or just take away our humanity?Available 30 September 2025youtube.com/@theplanpod#Transhumanism #Singularity #AI #FutureTech #Immortality #Cryonics #SiliconValley #TechReligion #PodcastClip #Philosophy #TechTalks #FutureOfHumanity #theplanpodcast

🧙‍♂️ What do Italy’s far-right and Silicon Valley tech bros have in common?An obsession with The Lord of the Rings.In this episode of The Plan, Simon and Ben dive into how political leaders like Georgia Meloni and venture capitalists are reimagining Tolkien’s fantasy world — not as a story, but as a vision for the future.Is it just nostalgia… or a blueprint for something darker?🎧 The Plan — listen now on all platforms.Book Recommendations:The Occult Roots of Nazism | https://amzn.to/4293hmGEssays on Contemporary Events: 1936–1946 | https://amzn.to/4neyk8SAlt Reich | https://amzn.to/3Il8hxP#ThePlanPodcast #LOTR #GeorgiaMeloni #SiliconValley #FantasyOrFascism #Politics #RightWing #Tolkien #Dystopia #MythAndPower#elonmusk #politicstiktok #technology #theplanpodTrack SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM.

🧙‍♂️ What do Italy’s far-right and Silicon Valley tech bros have in common?An obsession with The Lord of the Rings.In this upcoming episode of The Plan, Simon and Ben dive into how political leaders like Georgia Meloni and venture capitalists are reimagining Tolkien’s fantasy world — not as a story, but as a vision for the future.Full episode available 23.09.25Is it just nostalgia… or a blueprint for something darker?🎧 The Plan — listen now on all platforms.#ThePlanPodcast #LOTR #GeorgiaMeloni #SiliconValley #FantasyOrFascism #Politics #RightWing #Tolkien #Dystopia #MythAndPower #jrrtolkien

What happens when the world's richest people decide democracy is holding them back —and build their own nations instead?In Episode 3 | Escaping Nations, Simon and Ben investigate the rise of powerful tech billionaires trying to escape the traditional nation-state. From seasteading projects to experimental cities funded by crypto elites, new types of corporate run polities are on the horizon —and they might not include your vote.Are we witnessing the birth of a utopian future, or a dangerous rejection of democracy?

🔥 In this episode:Why billionaires see governments as obstaclesThe real motivations behind seasteading and libertarian city-statesHow tech wealth is reshaping borders, citizenship, and power

👀 Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7DlROpjKiAfusqMyTXIOrqn00m8kEloO

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Book Recommendations:

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The Creature From Jekyll Island: https://amzn.to/4nxzvA4

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In this new podcast series Simon and Ben delve into the world of rapid technological change, the power of a small group of tech billionaires, and growing hype around AI takeover, and ask “What is the plan?”We ask the tough questions:Who is in control? Is an AI takeover possible? And... what is the plan?Join us as we break down the future of technology, society, and the balance of power.🔔 Subscribe for more insights into AI, tech ethics, and the future of humanity.Book recommendations for this episode (Amazon affiliate links)1984: https://amzn.to/3Iar7HGThe Hidden Persuaders: https://amzn.to/47B17zQ#AI #AITakeover #TechPodcast #ArtificialIntelligence #BigTech #WhatIsThePlan #SimonAndBen #FutureOfTech

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Simon and Ben look into the ideas and thinkers behind the Dark Enlightenment, the favoured philosophy of tech barons and the Trump administration figures such as J D Vance.Where did this anti-democratic philosophy come from? Why is it appealing to figures in Silicon Valley and Washington? And what does it mean for the future of democracy, power, and technology?Join us as we unpack the thinkers, ideas, and influence behind this radical worldview.Keywords:Dark Enlightenment, J.D. Vance, Curtis Yarvin, tech billionaires ideology, Silicon Valley politics, anti-democracy philosophy, neo-reactionary ideas, political podcast

Book recommendations for this episode (Amazon affiliate links)

The Sovereign Individual: https://amzn.to/47B17zQ

#DarkEnlightenment #TechPhilosophy #NeoReaction #JDVance #SiliconValley #WhatIsThePlan #SimonAndBen

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In Episode 2 of What Is the Plan, Simon and Ben explore a chilling idea: that tech billionaires and powerful politicians have a plan to increase their power by undermining reality itself.They break down the three key projects these elites are betting on to manipulate information, perception, and control the future of truth. What does this mean for society, democracy, and our collective future? Tune in to find out.

Keywords:tech billionaires power, reality control projects, information manipulation, political power and tech, digital truth, Silicon Valley power grab, power elites, technology and politics, Elon musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Trump, Peter Thiel, Palmer Lucky, Mark Zuckerberg

#TechBillionaires #RealityControl #PowerAndTech #InformationManipulation #WhatIsThePlan #SimonAndBen #digitaltruth

Book recommendations for this episode (Amazon affiliate links)The End of Reality: https://amzn.to/4paAh81Superbloom: https://amzn.to/4pdCrn9

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Simon and Ben look into the ideas and thinkers behind the Dark Enlightenment, the favoured philosophy of tech barons and the Trump administration figures such as J D Vance.