'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon Valley's true politics'
Journalist Gil Durán discusses his book 'The Nerd Reich,' which examines the growing political influence of Silicon Valley billionaires. He argues that a subset of tech leaders is actively seeking to bypass democratic processes to exert greater control over governance.
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