Tech Right and Conspiracy Theories

The article discusses the rise of the Tech Right, a conservative movement within Silicon Valley influenced by prominent entrepreneurs and thinkers. It highlights how technology billionaires and industry insiders have shifted toward populist and conspiratorial views, undermining trust in mainstream institutions and factual information. The author reflects on personal experiences and notes that reliance on social media and informal sources has led to a decline in informed political discourse, emphasizing the need to rebuild a knowledge-based ecosystem to address societal challenges effectively.