The tech brotherhood wants sovereignty
NEW YORK — Over several centuries, nation-states have come to define the international system and govern much of humanity. After emerging in modern Europe and spreading through colonialism, they eventually made it to every corner of the world through postwar decolonization. Their defining feature is control over territory and its inhabitants, without interference by others. Modern nation-states…
The tech brotherhood aims for sovereignty over critical infrastructure and institutions, asserting that a new form of control surpasses that of nation-states. This emerging sovereignty, championed by influential figures such as PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, challenges the dominance of states and seeks to subjugate other essential entities.
Thiel openly discusses a "deadly war" between technology and governance, while Zuckerberg's attempts to introduce a global currency highlight his determination to exert control. Despite these efforts, the tech brotherhood's goal remains elusive, as traditional nation-states continue to hold sway over territories and populations.
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