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Here’s How the Pentagon Created Silicon Valley!

2026-01-05 News & Politics
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In this segment, Jimmy argues that Google and Facebook were effectively built on U.S. military and intelligence infrastructure, pointing to DARPA programs like LifeLog and early Pentagon-funded internet research as the real foundation later privatized by Silicon Valley elites. He claims Mark Zuckerberg’s rise, venture capital funding, and Facebook’s true value only make sense as part of a long-term AI surveillance project designed to monitor global human behavior at scale. The discussion expands to OpenAI, Sam Altman, and massive AI data center investments, which Jimmy frames as preparation for a future surveillance state rather than consumer convenience. He concludes by accusing Donald Trump of accelerating this system through Palantir, Silicon Valley billionaires, and defense contractors, warning that both political parties are complicit in building an American version of China’s social credit–style surveillance state. Go to http://kalshi.com/dore and get a free $10 credit when you trade $100! Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@StinkerLee278 2026-01-05

These guys aren’t “self made”

400 25 replies
@danbauer3669 2026-01-05

They need to watch you for petty crime. Meanwhile, major crime by billionaires continues....

340 29 replies
@RobertJoyce-n1g 2026-01-05

Living off the grid sounds better everyday

322 31 replies
@PrOjEcTBaShMu 2026-01-05

It's antiseptic to notice that the Shrews are trying to control humanity...

242 20 replies
@allare1earth704 2026-01-05

The world is run by satanic psychopaths, who are hell bent on killing us. This is NOT a conspiracy theory, but a fact of reality!

236 28 replies
@jstriker623 2026-01-05

If Zuckerberg turns out to be a lab-created entity, no one will be surprised.

145 15 replies
@indigodrums11 2026-01-05

Shoutout to Prof. Jiang! He’s fearless and killing it out there with pure elegance

141 8 replies
@meteorjohnson139 2026-01-05

This professor is one of my favorites. He's the GOAT. The best part is he is teaching high schoolers. Get this man on the show.

113 2 replies
@thejimmydoreshow 2026-01-03

Go to http://kalshi.com/dore and get a free $10 credit when you trade $100!

39 31 replies
@ProgressiveTruthSeekers 2026-01-06

"I don't know if you've noticed, but our two-party system is a bowl of shit looking at itself in the mirror." ~Lewis Black

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