Conspirituality 243: Free Market Contrarians (w/Eoin Higgins)
Feb 6, 2025
Eoin Higgins, a journalist and author of "Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left," delves into the ideological shifts of Glenn Greenwald and Matt Taibbi. He examines how their once leftist viewpoints have morphed into right-leaning perspectives, influenced by tech billionaires. The conversation reveals fascinating insights into the complexities of modern journalism, the impact of media ownership on public discourse, and the challenge of maintaining integrity in politically charged environments.
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Sharath Jois's Death
- Sharath Jois, grandson of Ashtanga Yoga founder Pattabhi Jois, died unexpectedly at 53.
- Sharath led a stressful life managing a global yoga business while upholding a demanding practice.
Critique of Capitalism
- Taibbi and Greenwald's shift towards the right disappoints many on the left.
- Their critique of capitalism, rather than the system itself, explains this trajectory.
Book's Genesis
- Eoin Higgins, the author, was approached to write the book due to his prior writings on Greenwald and Taibbi.
- He aimed to explore the influence of tech billionaires on their political evolution.
