What's Behind Google Maps renaming Lake Ontario: The Politicization of the Tech Oligarchs Who Want to Break Democracy: Extended Interview with Gil Durán
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Stephen Marche interviews Gil Durán about the impact of tech oligarchs on democracy and Canada's technological independence.
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" Visit our website— gloves-off.ca —for more research behind the issues from the Canadian Shield Institute including: an analysis of what some of America's largest technology groups are asking for when it comes to CUSMA renegotiations Follow us on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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