How Tech Billionaires Broke Democracy | The Spill
Notas do episódio
Tech billionaires have increasing influence over all aspects of our lives, and it's not by accident. Amy Westervelt and Gil Durán both recently published books examining the ideas and individuals driving the phenomenon. They discuss what it has to do with the climate crisis and the deterioration of democracy.
Reading list from today’s show:
1. Gil Durán's new book, The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy
2. Amy Westervelt's new book, Brought to You By: How Corporations Warped the Truth, Conned the Public, and Broke Democracy
3. Lithub interview between Gil and Amy
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