That’s just not true. There are plenty of people in defense tech that clearly believe they are doing the right thing. Same with those in the military. Their version of “right” is just different than yours. To them, ensuring American hegemony is more right than whatever your definition is.
Especially Peter Thiel. Now we are not saying he doesn't internally agree with many things that are happening (I don't mean this specific topic but rather overall direction of US society), we know he does.
That’s just not true. There are plenty of people in defense tech that clearly believe they are doing the right thing. Same with those in the military. Their version of “right” is just different than yours. To them, ensuring American hegemony is more right than whatever your definition is.
This is exactly right and why it is so dangerous. The bad guys dont think they are bad. The opposite is true.
There is the expression the road to hell is led on good intentions line with the heads of bishops.
You would be surprised how pilled some people are. It’s unfortunate.
Money, or these IT folks derive pride from the technical challenge of building the tool, whatever its purpose. Or both.
Even Peter Thiel?
Especially Peter Thiel. Now we are not saying he doesn't internally agree with many things that are happening (I don't mean this specific topic but rather overall direction of US society), we know he does.