Among The Edgelords

February 2025

At Hereticon, an ultra-exclusive gathering of tech titans and their dark enlightenment hangers-on, the future looks pretty great—as long as we ditch democracy.

“THIS IS JUST LIKE THE HUNGER GAMES!” a young woman venture capitalist in a purple wig and silver sci-fi bodysuit exclaimed, standing on the balcony overlooking the Apocalypse Ball. Held over Halloween weekend at the Faena Forum, an exhibition and event space...