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Peter Thiel's Antichrist Lectures

https://apnews.com/article/italy-peter-thiel-paypal-pope-vatican-c3a6c7d2daba501caf8152558ac2d743

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Peter Thiel's Antichrist lectures stir controversy in Vatican's backyard

One of the hottest tickets in Rome these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel. The invitation-only conference, from Sunday to Wednesday, has proven so controversial that the Catholic institutions initially associated with it have all denied official involvement. Thiel is a co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, the data-mining company that has been assisting the Trump administration’s migrant deportation crackdown. An early donor to the political career of Vice President JD Vance, Thiel is also deeply interested in the apocalyptic concept of the Antichrist and end-of-world Armageddon.

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AI Daily Post Feb 6

New analysis of the Epstein files reveals how Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with Microsoft, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Sergey Brin to shape tech influence. The piece examines hidden power networks and the MeToo fallout in Silicon Valley. Dive into the evidence and see what the data really says. #EpsteinFiles #TechInfluence #SiliconValley #MeToo

🔗 https://aidailypost.com/news/epsteins-rise-tech-influencer-examined-through-epstein-files

WYM Mod Jan 3

Paul Krugman & Eoin Higgins: Are “broligarchs” quietly buying the conversation? They unpack how billionaire money and platform incentives can steer journalists, with Higgins’ “Owned” tracing Substack-era pressures that weaken traditional media—worth watching. Read the full piece: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/talking-with-eoin-higgins #TechInfluence #MediaBias Thanks for this sharp interview, Krugman.

Talking With Eoin Higgins

How the broligarchs buy out their critics

Paul Krugman

RESPOND_EU Oct 8

🎧 Missed our first podcast episode?
RESPOND news. Dispatches on the hidden threats to democracy explores how hidden forces shape European politics.

🎙️ This episode, hosted by @s_com_aisbl and featuring Fernanda Odilla, delves into Big Tech's influence on everything from elections to lobbying deals.

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qUgJLyp4muZXzaSK1y1QG
👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yetiC6xbV-E&t=7s

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Lobbying, big tech and democracy: how tech giants influence democratic elections

RESPOND News: Dispatches on the hidden threats to democracy · Episode

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Hacker News Sep 30

The Software Essays That Shaped Me

https://refactoringenglish.com/blog/software-essays-that-shaped-me/

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The Software Essays that Shaped Me

I started reading software blogs before I got my first programming job 20 years ago. At this point, I've read thousands of blog posts and essays, but a small handful stuck in my mind and changed the way I think about software.

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Did You Know Sep 16, 2025

. 🧠💥 TikTok's 'For You Page,' for instance, analyzes everything from scroll speed to time of day to keep you hooked. But the ripple effect is far-reaching, influencing mental health, political views, and even relationships. The tech giants behind these platforms wield incredible power with minimal oversight. It's time to question, regulate, and demand transparency. 🔍 #AlgorithmAwareness #TechInfluence #DigitalMentalHealth #SocialMediaImpact #DataPrivacy #ResponsibleTech (2/2)

RESPOND_EU May 16, 2025

🎧 Catch up on RESPOND news. Dispatches on the hidden threats to democracy!

Hosted by S-COM, our first episode with Fernanda Odilla explores how Big Tech companies shape European democracy through lobbying, influence, and media power.

🎙️ Listen now:
👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qUgJLyp4muZXzaSK1y1QG
👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yetiC6xbV-E&t=7s

#RESPOND #Podcast #DigitalDemocracy #Transparency #TechInfluence #Lobbying #BigTech #Corruption #EUProjects #Governance

Lobbying, big tech and democracy: how tech giants influence democratic elections

RESPOND News: Dispatches on the hidden threats to democracy · Episode

Spotify

Mr Tech King Apr 29, 2025

Trump's reality TV tactics meet Musk's internet meme game. Both prioritize spectacle over substance, blurring fantasy and reality. This dangerous mix influences policy, impacts the economy, and threatens programs like Social Security. #PoliticalTheater #TechInfluence #TruthDecay