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We're talking about developments in AI while those in power have unapologetically revealed their true fascist intensions; are we spending our time in the right way? Igor and I discuss the importance of shining a light on the techno-authoritarians who have played a very significant role in current state-of-the-world.

While we discuss the murders of Nicole Good and Alex Pretti during this episode, it's important that we also acknowledge the many marginalized people who have died as a result of ICE's behavior, and they same level of outcry didn't happen. Six additional individuals died in ICE custody under suspicious circumstances between January 1st and 25th of 2026: Victor Manuel Díaz, Geraldo Lunas Campos, Luis Gustavo Núñez Cáceres, Luis Beltrán Yáñez-Cruz, Parady La, and Heber Sánchez Domínguez.

Chapters

• (00:00) - | Introduction
• (03:57) - | The Authoritarian Stack
• (08:33) - | Palantir & Theil-Government Consolidation
• (13:44) - | Move Fast & Break Everything
• (23:14) - | Fascism in the US & Starving the Beast
• (39:48) - | Finding Local Opportunities for Action

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