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Adam Becker argues that when myths help tech billionaires gain money and power, this makes them more likely to sincerely believe the myths.
Adam Becker · Every Exponential Ends — Silicon Valley Forgot — Adam Becker · 20 Aug 2026
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“what they forget and what I usually respond with is the fact that that these these myths are useful for.”
“You know, getting these guys more money in power makes it more likely that they earnestly believe these things, not less likely.”1:13:20Report a misattribution
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