Topic: Another Brick In The Wall

2 chapters across the catalog

The Technocracy is Here! ERCOT Admits to Remotely Controlling Texas Thermostats - FULL SHOW 6/15/21
58:07 - 1:01:11

The Technocracy is Here! ERCOT Admits to Remotely Controlling Texas Thermostats - FULL SHOW 6/15/21

Roger Waters, Mark Zuckerberg Instagram Request

Roger Waters of Pink Floyd publicly rejected a request from Mark Zuckerberg to use the song "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" in an Instagram advertisement. Waters called Zuckerberg a "little prick" and refused to allow his music to be used to promote platforms that censor information, such as the story of Julian Assange. He argued that the song's message against thought control is the antithesis of Facebook's business model.

The Technocracy is Here! ERCOT Admits to Remotely Controlling Texas Thermostats - FULL SHOW 6/15/21
2:37:35 - 2:42:00

The Technocracy is Here! ERCOT Admits to Remotely Controlling Texas Thermostats - FULL SHOW 6/15/21

Music Industry NPCs, Harry Styles Critique

Noel Gallagher’s critique of the modern music industry highlights a shift from "maverick" bands of the 90s to "culturally compliant NPCs" like Harry Styles. Watson links this to Roger Waters' recent refusal to let Mark Zuckerberg use a Pink Floyd song for an Instagram ad. He argues that legendary artists who are "un-cancellable" due to their wealth and status are the only ones left who can speak authentically against the system.