This podcast episode discusses the emerging influence of a "tech right" or "cognitive elite" group in Washington D.C., focusing on their ideology and impact. The discussion begins with anecdotes illustrating the group's actions, then introduces Gil Duran, a journalist who details the ideology's origins in the book "The Sovereign Individual" and its key tenets, including tech supremacy and the desire to reshape or dismantle government using AI and cryptocurrency. The panelists explore the alliance between this group and the Republican party, highlighting potential fractures and the role of AI as a defining political weapon. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the need to expose this movement's actions and potential societal harm to counter its influence.
