Jesse Armstrong, known for his work on Succession and Peep Show, avoids the internet while writing to prevent distractions. This method seems particularly significant as he directs Mountainhead, a film critiquing tech billionaires and the chaos caused by AI. He abstains from visiting Silicon Valley for research, having found previous experiences with elite figures disappointing. Instead, he focuses on the absurd nature of billionaires, intertwining humor with critiques of their delusions in Mountainhead. The film presents a satirical view of their interactions amidst a chaotic world driven by technology.
Staying offline could feel like a statement too, given Armstrong is also the writer-director of Mountainhead, a film about tech bros.
Mountainhead feels like a pulled-back curtain on the chaotic dynamics among tech billionaires and the illusion of control over AI.
I did meet with masters of finance and corporate media, picking their brains for insights at luxe New York restaurants.
What they'd actually said read like complete inane bullshit.
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