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Silicon Valley Embraces Curtis Yarvin's Controversial 'Technological Fascism'

5/17/2025

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Curtis Yarvin's controversial vision for governance is capturing the attention of powerful players in Silicon Valley and Washington. His call for a "hard reboot" of the state seeks to replace democracy with a corporate-style model, raising alarms about a drift towards authoritarianism. This emerging ideology, dubbed "technological fascism," signals a troubling trend away from citizen empowerment and democratic values.

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Curtis Yarvin's controversial vision for governance is capturing the attention of powerful players in Silicon Valley and Washington. His call for a "hard reboot" of the state seeks to replace democracy with a corporate-style model, raising alarms about a drift towards authoritarianism. This emerging ideology, dubbed "technological fascism," signals a troubling trend away from citizen empowerment and democratic values.