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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 26 MIN

Sam Harris & Kara Swisher on Elon Musk: Techno-Authoritarianism and "Maniac" Behavior

from The John Johnston Lounge · host John Johnston

Is Silicon Valley becoming a threat to democracy? John Johnston (JJ) reacts to a recent conversation between Sam Harris and Kara Swisher, discussing the controversial political pivot of tech billionaires like Elon Musk. Also discussed in this episode:The concept of "Techno-Authoritarianism" and why it matters.Sam Harris's critique of the fa right-wing movement in Big Tech.What the alliance between tech oligarchs and politics means for the future of freedom.Related episodes:Sam Harris: Joe Rogan’s Podcast is a “Bug Light” for Maniac Guests https://open.spotify.com/episode/0y5EBw33i8DPf8fPQnMl8EElon Musk’s Friend EXPOSES His Lies & Betrayal  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ykqwuELZi7FwJtLVVf85EReferenced video:Sam Harris on Silicon Valley’s Slide into Techno-Authoritarianism | On With Kara Swisher  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IQCtjoPJWNrYn6U9T82Ol

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