# The Rise of the Technocratic Right: How Marc Andreessen’s Signal Group Chats Shaped Washington

## The Rise of the Technocratic Right: How Marc Andreessen’s Signal Group Chats Shaped Washington

A new report reveals the surprising influence of private Signal group chats in the formation of the “technocratic right” currently gaining traction in Washington D.C. According to an article by Ben Smith in Semafor, these disappearing digital conversations, cultivated by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen starting in 2018, have become a crucial network connecting powerful figures in Silicon Valley with prominent right-wing pundits and academics.

While the ephemeral nature of these Signal chats makes accessing their contents difficult, Smith’s investigation, drawing from on-the-record accounts and descriptions on podcasts and blogs, paints a picture of unfiltered dialogue between influential individuals. The existence of such private communication channels among the elite only came to light relatively recently, following a White House incident where a journalist was accidentally added to one.

Andreessen’s network, however, appears to be particularly significant, serving as a breeding ground for ideas and strategies that are now impacting government policy. The full scope of these discussions and their impact can be further explored in Tina Nguyen’s article on The Verge. This revelation underscores the growing importance of understanding the hidden networks that shape the political landscape, even those concealed within disappearing messages.