The End of the World as We Know It with Whitney Webb - WBD752

Whitney Webb is an independent investigative journalist who
founded Unlimited Hangout, which covers intelligence, tech,
surveillance and civil liberties. In this interview, we discuss
the importance of independent journalism, the challenges of media
manipulation and the rise of tyranny. We also talk about the
risks of AI, the influence of powerful figures like Elon Musk and
the need for public scrutiny, and the potential co-opting of
Bitcoin by powerful institutions.


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Whitney Webb left mainstream media to pursue independent
investigative journalism, a decision driven by her commitment to
sharing accurate information and encouraging readers to do their
own research. In this interview, she highlighted the lack of
coverage on certain topics by both mainstream and independent
media. Whitney also emphasized the need to question the actions
of those in power who have never been held accountable.


We discussed the current state of the world, including the
potential for global conflict and the rise of tyranny. Many
people questioned the motives behind certain decisions made
during the pandemic and raised concerns about the manipulation of
information and the control exerted by those in power. We delved
into the potential dangers of AI controlling and curating online
content, as well as the cognitive impact of relying too heavily
on AI.


Our conversation shifted to the topic of Elon Musk and his mixed
reputation. We questioned his true motivations and the extent of
his influence, raising concerns about his ties to the government
and his involvement in censorship on Twitter. Whitney highlighted
the need to scrutinize the actions of powerful figures like Musk
and not blindly trust their words.


Finally, we talked about the potential co-opting of Bitcoin by
powerful institutions and the need for people in the Bitcoin
space to be aware of this. Whitney focused on the importance of
personal responsibility and being aware of the push to regulate
the internet and the destruction of the existing financial
system. Powerful interests take advantage of events to grab more
power, but their power grab can only succeed if we consent and
give in to fear and panic.


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Show notes:
https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it


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