
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
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