"The most successful revolutionaries are not the peasants but the Silicon Valley billionaires. They are the true disrupters, the victorious radicals who have ripped up legacy systems."
"Governments are the new peasants, while the erstwhile peasants are in endless thrall to the technologies of their overlords, each carrying devices that distract them from change."
"Tables which cost $350,000 for the night have been bought with spare change by Meta/Instagram, Open AI, Amazon, Snapchat, and others, showcasing the power of tech companies."
"Anna Wintour can see by Vogue's diminished cultural power that you can't beat these people, as the tech elite continue to overshadow traditional curators of style."
Silicon Valley billionaires are now the primary disruptors, having replaced traditional revolutionary roles. Governments have become powerless, akin to peasants, while the populace is distracted by technology. The upcoming Met Ball, purchased by Jeff Bezos, exemplifies the influence of tech lords, with significant financial contributions from major tech companies. This event highlights the diminished cultural power of traditional institutions like Vogue, as they struggle to compete with the wealth and influence of the tech elite.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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