The Plan Podcast

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The Plan will decode our world fast changing social narratives and ideologies in the shadow of an emerging new world of technological and government mission creep. Tracing the latest cultural and political tropes through their social and historical roots and unmasking the people and groups behind them, Simon and Ben – and their invited guests will take listeners into the shadowing corners of..The Plan.

  1. 11/11/2025 ·  Bonus

    9 Life-Changing Books in 7 Minutes | Must Reads: Bonus episode

    In this episode of The Plan, we compress 9 essential books about technology, AI, power and the future — each in 60 seconds or less. Quick, sharp takeaways so you can decide what to read next. 🔔 Subscribe for more fast summaries and ideas you can actually use. 📚 Books covered: World Builders, The AI Con, Empire of AI, Techno-Feudalism, Superbloom, Atlas of AI, More Everything Forever, The End of Reality, If Anyone Builds, It Everyone Dies. Affiliate links:World builders: https://amzn.to/488Ln6EThe AI Con: https://amzn.to/4hPPhVgEmpire of AI: https://amzn.to/3Xk0kN8Techno feudalism: https://amzn.to/4nTxz4SSuperbloom: https://amzn.to/3XtiEDrAtlas of AI: https://amzn.to/4owKtqlMore everything forever: More everything foreverThe end of reality: The end of realityIf anyone builds, it everyone dies: If anyone builds, it everyone dies #MustReadBooks #BookSummaries #LifeChangingBooks #AIandFuture #TechBooks #BookRecommendations #ThePlanPodcast #BookReview #FastBookSummaries #BooksIn7Minutes #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfTechnology #PowerAndAI #TechnoFeudalism #EmpireOfAI #AtlasOfAI #TheAICon #SuperbloomBook #EndOfReality #IfAnyoneBuildsItEveryoneDies #WorldBuildersBook #MoreEverythingForever #ReadersOfYouTube #BookTok #BookTube #ProductivityBooks #MindExpandingReads #KnowledgeInMinutes #NonfictionBooks #IdeasThatMatter #BookLovers #smartreading Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM

    7 min

  2. 11/04/2025

    History of Dystopia: From 1984 to the Cybertruck, how dystopia became our reality

    From Zamyatin’s We — the first modern dystopia — to 1984, The Matrix, and the Metaverse, this episode explores how dystopian fiction became our blueprint for the future.Ben and Simon trace a timeline of dystopian visions: from totalitarian nightmares to AI apocalypse, from eco-collapse to billionaire space dreams. Along the way, they dive into Jean Baudrillard’s philosophy, The Handmaid’s Tale, and the strange confusion of tech utopians who seem determined to turn fiction into fact.Is the future supposed to save us — or enslave us?And most importantly: why do our dystopias always come true?#Dystopia #1984 #TheMatrix #BladeRunner #Metaverse #Cybertruck #ElonMusk #TechCulture #Philosophy #AI #FutureTrack SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM

    54 min

  3. Season 1, Episode 9 Trailer

    Trailer: From 1984 to the Cybertruck: How Dystopia Became Our Reality | Available 04.11.25 | 7pm GMT 


    From Zamyatin’s We — the first modern dystopia — to 1984, The Matrix, and the Metaverse, this episode explores how dystopian fiction became our blueprint for the future. 👉 Watch Episode 9: The History of Dystopia | 04.11.25 
 #Dystopia #1984 #TheMatrix #BladeRunner #Metaverse #Cybertruck #ElonMusk #TechCulture #Philosophy #AI #Future Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM

    2 min

  4. 10/28/2025

    Episode 9 | How Tech Barons have Weaponised the "Manosphere"

    Why are incels, pick-up artists, and trad wives suddenly shaping online culture — and even politics?In this week’s episode of The Plan, Ben and Simon unpack the rise of the “manosphere” — a loose network of influencers, self-help gurus, and reactionary movements redefining masculinity in the digital age. From pickup artistry to incel forums, from Andrew Tate’s influence to tradwife aesthetics, they explore how these subcultures are creating new narratives about gender, power, and the future of society.Is this just another internet fad — or are we witnessing the birth of a new political and cultural hegemony?💬 Topics Covered:Manosphere • Online subcultures • Gender politics • Internet ideology • Andrew Tate • Trad wives • Pick-up artist culture • Political movements • Masculinity in crisis • The future of the right🔖 Hashtags:#Manosphere #Incels #GenderPolitics #OnlineCulture #MasculinityCrisis #TradWives #ThePlanPodcast #InternetCulture #DigitalPolitics #CulturalAnalysis #futureofsociety Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM.

    54 min

  5. Season 1, Episode 9 Trailer

    Ep 9 Trailer: How the Tech Barons are Weaponizing the "Manosphere"

    Available: 28.10.25 7pm GMT Why are incels, pick-up artists, and trad wives suddenly shaping online culture — and even politics?Is this just another internet fad — or are we witnessing the birth of a new political and cultural hegemony? 💬 Topics Covered:Manosphere • Online subcultures • Gender politics • Internet ideology • Andrew Tate • Trad wives • Pick-up artist culture • Political movements • Masculinity in crisis • The future of the right 🔖 Hashtags:#Manosphere #Incels #GenderPolitics #OnlineCulture #MasculinityCrisis #TradWives #ThePlanPodcast #InternetCulture #DigitalPolitics #CulturalAnalysis #futureofsociety Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM.

    1 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    Episode 8 | The AI Military Complex | From ‘Don’t Be Evil’ to Tech Giants Building Weapons

    Twenty years ago, Silicon Valley’s biggest names championed liberal ideals — summed up perfectly by Google’s old motto: “Don’t be evil.” But today, the tech world has taken a darker turn. The same companies that once promised to connect the world are now racing to arm it. From AI-powered weapons to mass surveillance systems, America’s tech giants are aligning themselves with the military-industrial complex — turning algorithms into ammunition and data into dominance. In this episode, Ben and Simon investigate how Silicon Valley became the new AI arms dealer — and what this shift means for the future of war, privacy, and power. #AI #Military #Technology #Surveillance #SiliconValley #ArtificialIntelligence #TechEthics #AIMilitaryComplex Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM.

    58 min

  7. 10/14/2025

    Episode 7 | The AI Bubble | Is it about to burst?

    The Generative AI boom is being called the biggest speculative bubble in history — and it’s about to come crashing down.Right now, AI investment is the only thing propping up the U.S. economy:📈 80% of stock market growth💵 40% of GDP growth…all tied to Artificial Intelligence.But behind the hype, AI companies are burning cash at epic rates, real business adoption is weak, and people are starting to wonder: Is any of this actually useful?Sam Altman promised AI would change everything — from curing cancer to ending world poverty. Instead, we’ve got AI slop, chatbots, and endless hype.So what happens when the bubble pops?And more importantly — what do we do the day after?Book recommendations (affiliate link):Techno Feudalism : https://amzn.to/46OZiylThe Creature of Jekyll Island: https://amzn.to/3J9GY9ZDas Kapital (Capital) : https://amzn.to/3VZMtLrEnshitification: https://amzn.to/3VZMtLr#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechBubble #Economy #ChatGPT #OpenAI #aihype Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM.

    1h 2m

  8. Season 1, Episode 7 Trailer

    TRAILER: 💥 EP7 | The AI Bubble is About to Burst 💥

    The Generative AI boom is being called the biggest speculative bubble in history — and it’s about to come crashing down.Right now, AI investment is the only thing propping up the U.S. economy: 📈 80% of stock market growth 💵 40% of GDP growth…all tied to Artificial Intelligence.But behind the hype, AI companies are burning cash at epic rates, real business adoption is weak, and people are starting to wonder: Is any of this actually useful?Sam Altman promised AI would change everything — from curing cancer to ending world poverty. Instead, we’ve got AI slop, chatbots, and endless hype.So what happens when the bubble pops?And more importantly — what do we do the day after?👉 Episode 7: The AI Bubble available 14.10.25#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechBubble #Economy #ChatGPT #OpenAI #AIHype Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 1249147 – Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID HWU4CA8YNNKAW4XM.

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The Plan will decode our world fast changing social narratives and ideologies in the shadow of an emerging new world of technological and government mission creep. Tracing the latest cultural and political tropes through their social and historical roots and unmasking the people and groups behind them, Simon and Ben – and their invited guests will take listeners into the shadowing corners of..The Plan.

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