Tech billionaires' bunker obsession reveals feudal mindset, says Rushkoff
Media theorist Douglas Rushkoff argues that tech billionaires' fascination with doomsday bunkers and secluded islands reflects a feudal mindset. In an interview, he states that for these billionaires, a feudal palace is the ultimate proof of having 'won' while others suffer. Rather than preparing for a life in paradise, they are obsessed with 'the event'—the impending catastrophe. Rushkoff attempts to explain why this apocalyptic thinking dominates among the ultra-wealthy in tech.
Key facts
- Tech billionaires are obsessed with doomsday bunkers and secluded islands.
- Douglas Rushkoff is a media theorist.
- Rushkoff compares their mindset to feudalism.
- He says a feudal palace is proof of winning for them.
- They prepare for 'the event'—an impending catastrophe.
- Rushkoff tries to explain this apocalyptic thinking.
- The interview was published in NZZ.
- The article is in German.
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- Douglas Rushkoff
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- NZZ