What's Behind Google Maps renaming Lake Ontario: The Politicization of the Tech Oligarchs Who Want to Break Democracy: Extended Interview with Gil Durán
Gloves OffShow Notes
In this extended interview, Stephen Marche speaks with Gil Durán, author of The Nerd Reich about Silicon Valley’s radical turn against democracy. They explore the rise of tech oligarchs, the political power of billionaires, the weaponization of social media, and what Canada can do to reduce its dependence on American technology.
Excerpt of interview originally featured in Ep 7 "How Canada Beats Tech Influence"
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