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March 5, 2026Open Access

From Disruption to Reaction: The Eschatology of Silicon Valley

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ΕΣΕυγενία Σιαπέρα

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Article examines ideological continuity in Silicon Valley, highlighting shifts towards anti-democratic narratives.

Key Points

  • The article explores how the rightward shift in Silicon Valley reflects continuity with its foundational beliefs rather than a break.
  • Analyzed historical evolution of the Californian Ideology.
  • Interpreted the fusion of libertarian and countercultural thought into modern tech ideologies.
  • Applied Geiger’s concept of high-tech eschatology to examine current narratives among tech elites.
  • Identified connections between Bay Area ideologies and neo-reactionary trends.
  • Found that contemporary narratives portray technological domination as a necessary progression.
  • Argued that these beliefs contribute to a post-democratic system focused on optimization over equality.

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Ευγενία Σιαπέρα (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91d8dd6127c7a504c0747https://doi.org/10.26092/elib/5573
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