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Authors Warn of Potential Apocalypse Driven by Techno-Fascism in America

Three authors published warnings in the South China Morning Post suggesting that unchecked power held by billionaires could lead to an apocalyptic outcome for American capitalism and democracy.

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According to the South China Morning Post, three authors have issued a warning that the rise of America's techno-fascists could result in an apocalypse for everyone. The authors suggest that Armageddon may occur if billionaires, or even trillionaires, are allowed to operate without restraint. There is a question raised as to whether this scenario could represent the ultimate conclusion of late-stage American capitalism and democracy.

One possible human-extinction event mentioned includes a rogue artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, a new global war, or uncontrolled climate change. The authors suggest that individuals who have been tracking the ultra-wealthy figures from Silicon Valley and Wall Street likely already have a sense of where the safest locations are, both on Earth and elsewhere.

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