Gil Durán
@gilduran.com
California writer. Ida Tarbell stan. Beat: tech fascism, billionaire extremism, network state, crypto cartels.
Writing a book: “The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Global Democracy.”
The Nerd Reich: http://www.thenerdreich.com
Writing a book: “The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Global Democracy.”
The Nerd Reich: http://www.thenerdreich.com
The Coinbase karaoke ad is the most honest crypto ad ever made.
1. Lure people in with something fun and exciting.
2. Hide what it really is.
3. Reveal it at the end.
4. Listen to the groans.
A rug pull singalong!
At least no one lost their life savings this time.
1. Lure people in with something fun and exciting.
2. Hide what it really is.
3. Reveal it at the end.
4. Listen to the groans.
A rug pull singalong!
At least no one lost their life savings this time.
February 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM
The Coinbase karaoke ad is the most honest crypto ad ever made.
1. Lure people in with something fun and exciting.
2. Hide what it really is.
3. Reveal it at the end.
4. Listen to the groans.
A rug pull singalong!
At least no one lost their life savings this time.
1. Lure people in with something fun and exciting.
2. Hide what it really is.
3. Reveal it at the end.
4. Listen to the groans.
A rug pull singalong!
At least no one lost their life savings this time.
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Even among Trump's core constituencies, opposition to ICE is strong. Turns out that most people don't like living in a police state.
From @gregsargent.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2062...
From @gregsargent.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2062...
February 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Even among Trump's core constituencies, opposition to ICE is strong. Turns out that most people don't like living in a police state.
From @gregsargent.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2062...
From @gregsargent.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2062...
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Ok, you can stop texting me, I saw the Ring ad. Troubling things about it 🧵:
-The long awaited (much warned about) intro of “AI” recognition. It starts w/ searching for a “brown dog” but means the tech is there for lisence plate reading, face recognition, searching for suspects by description, etc
-The long awaited (much warned about) intro of “AI” recognition. It starts w/ searching for a “brown dog” but means the tech is there for lisence plate reading, face recognition, searching for suspects by description, etc
February 9, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Ok, you can stop texting me, I saw the Ring ad. Troubling things about it 🧵:
-The long awaited (much warned about) intro of “AI” recognition. It starts w/ searching for a “brown dog” but means the tech is there for lisence plate reading, face recognition, searching for suspects by description, etc
-The long awaited (much warned about) intro of “AI” recognition. It starts w/ searching for a “brown dog” but means the tech is there for lisence plate reading, face recognition, searching for suspects by description, etc
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You Don't Need Democracy If You Don't Have People.
@quinnslobodian.com and I discuss the tech billionaire dream of "capitalism without democracy."
Quinn's work helped inspire my own, so it was great to finally chat! He's been leading the way on this topic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1om...
@quinnslobodian.com and I discuss the tech billionaire dream of "capitalism without democracy."
Quinn's work helped inspire my own, so it was great to finally chat! He's been leading the way on this topic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1om...
You Don't Need Democracy If You Don't Have People: Quinn Slobodian's Warning
YouTube video by The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:08 PM
You Don't Need Democracy If You Don't Have People.
@quinnslobodian.com and I discuss the tech billionaire dream of "capitalism without democracy."
Quinn's work helped inspire my own, so it was great to finally chat! He's been leading the way on this topic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1om...
@quinnslobodian.com and I discuss the tech billionaire dream of "capitalism without democracy."
Quinn's work helped inspire my own, so it was great to finally chat! He's been leading the way on this topic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1om...
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I don't know why conservatives complain about Bad Bunny singing in Spanish. They never listen to lyrics anyway. They think "Born in the USA" is an upbeat patriotic song. They played "We will rock you" on Trump's rallies to rev up the crowd. Trump jerks off two invisible dicks to YMCA.
February 9, 2026 at 4:22 AM
I don't know why conservatives complain about Bad Bunny singing in Spanish. They never listen to lyrics anyway. They think "Born in the USA" is an upbeat patriotic song. They played "We will rock you" on Trump's rallies to rev up the crowd. Trump jerks off two invisible dicks to YMCA.
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This is, however, a perfect paragraph
February 8, 2026 at 9:55 PM
This is, however, a perfect paragraph
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More than half the drugs on the TrumpRx site have a cheaper generic version on the market.
Pristiq, an antidepressant, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for ~$200 for a 30-day supply.
A generic version is on GoodRx for less than $30 and Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for $16.65.
Pristiq, an antidepressant, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for ~$200 for a 30-day supply.
A generic version is on GoodRx for less than $30 and Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for $16.65.
How TrumpRx drug prices compare to generic alternatives
Patients could save more buying non-branded copycat drugs, even if they don't have insurance.
www.axios.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
More than half the drugs on the TrumpRx site have a cheaper generic version on the market.
Pristiq, an antidepressant, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for ~$200 for a 30-day supply.
A generic version is on GoodRx for less than $30 and Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for $16.65.
Pristiq, an antidepressant, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for ~$200 for a 30-day supply.
A generic version is on GoodRx for less than $30 and Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for $16.65.
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This was a great chat, fun to get into the meta-questions about why the “network state“ notion seems to be coverable in mainstream outlets as it wasn’t before: sign of its influence or distraction from larger political economic shifts?
You Don't Need Democracy If You Don't Have People.
@quinnslobodian.com and I discuss the tech billionaire dream of "capitalism without democracy."
Quinn's work helped inspire my own, so it was great to finally chat! He's been leading the way on this topic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1om...
@quinnslobodian.com and I discuss the tech billionaire dream of "capitalism without democracy."
Quinn's work helped inspire my own, so it was great to finally chat! He's been leading the way on this topic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1om...
You Don't Need Democracy If You Don't Have People: Quinn Slobodian's Warning
YouTube video by The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:51 PM
This was a great chat, fun to get into the meta-questions about why the “network state“ notion seems to be coverable in mainstream outlets as it wasn’t before: sign of its influence or distraction from larger political economic shifts?
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Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
February 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
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So worth the time to listen, great interview.
If you understand the concept of Epstein Island—territory where the rich escape reality and law—you understand the Network State.
Crypto, eugenics, fantasies of global control.
Was Jeffrey Epstein a godfather of tech fascism?
w/ @wajali.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dM...
Crypto, eugenics, fantasies of global control.
Was Jeffrey Epstein a godfather of tech fascism?
w/ @wajali.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dM...
The Epstein–MAGA Billionaire Alliance Explained
YouTube video by Wajahat Ali
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:58 PM
So worth the time to listen, great interview.
You Don't Need Democracy If You Don't Have People.
@quinnslobodian.com and I discuss the tech billionaire dream of "capitalism without democracy."
Quinn's work helped inspire my own, so it was great to finally chat! He's been leading the way on this topic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1om...
@quinnslobodian.com and I discuss the tech billionaire dream of "capitalism without democracy."
Quinn's work helped inspire my own, so it was great to finally chat! He's been leading the way on this topic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1om...
You Don't Need Democracy If You Don't Have People: Quinn Slobodian's Warning
YouTube video by The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:08 PM
You Don't Need Democracy If You Don't Have People.
@quinnslobodian.com and I discuss the tech billionaire dream of "capitalism without democracy."
Quinn's work helped inspire my own, so it was great to finally chat! He's been leading the way on this topic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1om...
@quinnslobodian.com and I discuss the tech billionaire dream of "capitalism without democracy."
Quinn's work helped inspire my own, so it was great to finally chat! He's been leading the way on this topic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1om...
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If you understand the concept of Epstein Island—territory where the rich escape reality and law—you understand the Network State.
Crypto, eugenics, fantasies of global control.
Was Jeffrey Epstein a godfather of tech fascism?
w/ @wajali.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dM...
Crypto, eugenics, fantasies of global control.
Was Jeffrey Epstein a godfather of tech fascism?
w/ @wajali.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dM...
The Epstein–MAGA Billionaire Alliance Explained
YouTube video by Wajahat Ali
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:32 AM
If you understand the concept of Epstein Island—territory where the rich escape reality and law—you understand the Network State.
Crypto, eugenics, fantasies of global control.
Was Jeffrey Epstein a godfather of tech fascism?
w/ @wajali.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dM...
Crypto, eugenics, fantasies of global control.
Was Jeffrey Epstein a godfather of tech fascism?
w/ @wajali.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dM...
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I think car door handles should still work when the car is on fire
February 8, 2026 at 2:37 AM
I think car door handles should still work when the car is on fire
If you understand the concept of Epstein Island—territory where the rich escape reality and law—you understand the Network State.
Crypto, eugenics, fantasies of global control.
Was Jeffrey Epstein a godfather of tech fascism?
w/ @wajali.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dM...
Crypto, eugenics, fantasies of global control.
Was Jeffrey Epstein a godfather of tech fascism?
w/ @wajali.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dM...
The Epstein–MAGA Billionaire Alliance Explained
YouTube video by Wajahat Ali
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:32 AM
If you understand the concept of Epstein Island—territory where the rich escape reality and law—you understand the Network State.
Crypto, eugenics, fantasies of global control.
Was Jeffrey Epstein a godfather of tech fascism?
w/ @wajali.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dM...
Crypto, eugenics, fantasies of global control.
Was Jeffrey Epstein a godfather of tech fascism?
w/ @wajali.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dM...
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“When did you last have sex?”
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
“Hitler did that, too.”
“Hitler did that, too.”
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Where are your citations?"
"Where are your citations?"
February 8, 2026 at 1:54 AM
“When did you last have sex?”
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
“Hitler did that, too.”
“Hitler did that, too.”
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Where are your citations?"
"Where are your citations?"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"No, you can't leave that here."
"No, you can't leave that here."
February 8, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
“Hitler did that, too.”
“Hitler did that, too.”
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A federal court cleared way for us @democracydefendersfund.org to depose Elon Musk over the unconstitutional shutdown of USAID
Our case now moves into discovery
As our Legal Director Tianna Mays explains: accountability starts w/ facts👇 - TN
Our case now moves into discovery
As our Legal Director Tianna Mays explains: accountability starts w/ facts👇 - TN
Elon Musk Will Be Deposed Over What He Did With DOGE
The former DOGE head will have to answer for what happened at USAID.
newrepublic.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM
A federal court cleared way for us @democracydefendersfund.org to depose Elon Musk over the unconstitutional shutdown of USAID
Our case now moves into discovery
As our Legal Director Tianna Mays explains: accountability starts w/ facts👇 - TN
Our case now moves into discovery
As our Legal Director Tianna Mays explains: accountability starts w/ facts👇 - TN
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It's so funny how many people have had their brains pickled by X and Fox News and can't believe that SF remains one of the most amazing cities in the world.
February 7, 2026 at 9:07 PM
It's so funny how many people have had their brains pickled by X and Fox News and can't believe that SF remains one of the most amazing cities in the world.
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the fake conspiracies are a distraction from the real conspiracies... this is what I found again and again while researching Doppelganger.
And Bannon is doing it in overdrive these days.
And Bannon is doing it in overdrive these days.
February 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM
the fake conspiracies are a distraction from the real conspiracies... this is what I found again and again while researching Doppelganger.
And Bannon is doing it in overdrive these days.
And Bannon is doing it in overdrive these days.
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The Epstein–MAGA Billionaire Alliance Explained
YouTube video by Wajahat Ali
youtube.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Is anybody ever gonna take a step back and realize the "Russia Russia Russia" people — derided as lunatic wine moms — were actually underplaying the foreign influence stuff, and the loud people who kept insisting it was all fake are now saying Jeffrey Epstein was kind of a cool guy?
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
Whistleblower says that Tulsi Gabbard blocked agency from sharing report and delivered it to White House chief of staff
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Is anybody ever gonna take a step back and realize the "Russia Russia Russia" people — derided as lunatic wine moms — were actually underplaying the foreign influence stuff, and the loud people who kept insisting it was all fake are now saying Jeffrey Epstein was kind of a cool guy?
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Acive duty military are being ordered to buy a ticket to Melania and watch it, whether they want to, or not. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/mil...
Military Pressured to See ‘Melania’ Against Their Will
A military group has evidence of troops being ordered into theater—the movie theater.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Acive duty military are being ordered to buy a ticket to Melania and watch it, whether they want to, or not. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/mil...
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BREAKING NEWS: ELON MUSK TO FOCUS ON MARSHMALLOW FARM INSTEAD OF GUMDROP CITY
www.wsj.com/science/spac...
www.wsj.com/science/spac...
SpaceX Delays Mars Plans To Focus on Moon
Elon Musk’s rocket company had aimed to reach the red planet in 2026
www.wsj.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:31 PM
BREAKING NEWS: ELON MUSK TO FOCUS ON MARSHMALLOW FARM INSTEAD OF GUMDROP CITY
www.wsj.com/science/spac...
www.wsj.com/science/spac...
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This is an immensely significant document that continues to get virtually no attention in US media—but lots abroad. In Jul 2015, Epstein arranged a meeting between a known highest-level Russian intel operative, Sergey Belyakov and Peter Thiel,
February 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
This is an immensely significant document that continues to get virtually no attention in US media—but lots abroad. In Jul 2015, Epstein arranged a meeting between a known highest-level Russian intel operative, Sergey Belyakov and Peter Thiel,
