In Episode 2 of The Nerd Reich podcast, Gil Duran talks to Jacob Silverman and Kate Willett about David Sacks, Trump's "Crypto and AI Czar."

This conversation examines the rise of David Sacks, a prominent figure in Silicon Valley, exploring his connections to the PayPal mafia and his reactionary political influence. The discussion highlights Sacks's early ideologies, the impact of the MeToo movement, and the broader implications of tech elites' control over politics, particularly in San Francisco as a testing ground for national strategies.

Duran, Silverman and Willett analyze the authoritarian tendencies of Sacks and his peers, questioning their motivations and the future of democracy in the face of their influence. This conversation explores into the intersection of technology, criminal justice reform, and the political landscape shaped by influential figures in Silicon Valley. Topics covered: The implications of crime rates on public perception, the role of cryptocurrency as a tool for power, and the rise of podcasting as a medium for political discourse. The discussion culminates in predictions about the future of tech and politics, highlighting the potential for societal upheaval and the shifting dynamics of power.

Read Jacob Silverman's New Republic Piece: https://newrepublic.com/article/168125/david-sacks-elon-musk-peter-thiel

Subscribe to Kate Willett's "Dystopia Now" podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6P6ekhshLnQAaA7JffTN4-Xkl5NPJAwa

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