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The PayPal Presidency Part II: Building the “Dark” Technate with Iain Davis
Apr 2, 2025 · 1 hr 58 min · 113.6 MB
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In this episode, Whitney is joined by Iain Davis to discuss his recent article series on the philosophy and political theories that motivate the PayPal Mafia and their most prominent members like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk.
Follow Iain Davis: Iaindavis.com, Substack, OffGuardian, Unlimited Hangout, Geopolitics & Empire, Books by Iain Davis
Originally published 03/31/25.
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