I need to finish this but I get so depressed. The legitimate idea in the first few paragraphs seems to be that the technofeudalists will rule as kings using an algorithms and variants of ZK proofs. But, the overwhelming character of Trump's power feels more like violence and good old fashioned legal bludgeons. That does not seem like tech innovation to me.

Interesting topic but (A) Musk, for example, was cool among 'the other side' until just recently. Did they play a part in his prominence? (B) JD Vance's funding is mentioned, but what about the fact that Kamala's campaign was far better funded than Trump's? If Trump and Vance were forced on people then clearly others were too.