“Actor Josh Brolin—who, according to the records, has never attended a Dialog retreat—is categorized as a VIP largely based on the strength of his fame: ”His portrayal of Thanos in the Avengers series and his involvement in high-grossing films like Avengers: Endgame, which grossed over $2.79 billion, contribute to his prominence,” reads one note, with staff further citing his Instagram following of over 3.4 million.
The economist Tyler Cowen, by contrast, was initially denied a VIP “C” rating after the group’s AI tool described him as “widely recognized within his field” but not a leader of “an organization that is a household name to the average person.” (Dialog staff overruled the AI tool, which was used to assemble dossiers on at least 26 people included on the group’s list.)”
“Secret” societies have always been around. And there are always people with a voracious appetite for feeling “special,” although excelling at something doesn’t automatically signal an “entitlement” mind-set.
Jefferey Epstein for example apparently cultivated and “collected” the rich and famous.
Dialog, the private network cofounded by Peter Thiel, grades its event attendees on a hidden scale, ranking them by wealth and fame, tracking their relationships, and using algorithms to help decide who they should meet, who they should sit with, and who no longer belongs, WIRED has learned.
The records are part of a trove of internal data received by WIRED from a confidential source, containing the personal information of nearly 200 prominent people scheduled to attend the group's annual retreat this summer. The data includes home addresses, private phone numbers and email accounts, dates of birth, photos, and emergency contacts, as well as food allergies and the political leanings volunteered by some members.
The records are distinct from a list of people affiliated with Dialog that was left exposed on the organization’s website and has been circulating online since earlier this week—a looser directory that appears to include nonmembers, such as Maryland governor Wes Moore, a former event speaker, and other outside guests who passed through Dialog’s orbit, in some cases years ago.
Founded in 2006 by Thiel and data broker Auren Hoffman, Dialog is a private club that convenes politicians, investors, entrepreneurs, military leaders, executives, academics, and journalists for invitation-only, off-the-record retreats. According to a Dialog document shared by a past participant, it has “over 1,000 paying members,” and more than 2,500 people have attended its annual retreats.
what evidence could i have? i'm just intuiting a thing that might make sense to me. i'm certainly not trying to excuse anything. keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
Am I deluded to think that if Hulk Hogan lost that gawker case, that PT would not have this much influence? He was my childhood hero and when he sold out to PT in that lawsuit, he was dead to me. Then the Trump Parade for the reelection happened.
I despise PT I don’t even give him the dignity of saying his name. This elite social club is vile.
Unfair_Scar_2110 | a day ago
Wow, a private social credit score. Just what the world needed.
crashtestpilot | a day ago
Meowmeowbeanz meets Henrik Van Loon.
horseradishstalker | a day ago
No paywall.
“Actor Josh Brolin—who, according to the records, has never attended a Dialog retreat—is categorized as a VIP largely based on the strength of his fame: ”His portrayal of Thanos in the Avengers series and his involvement in high-grossing films like Avengers: Endgame, which grossed over $2.79 billion, contribute to his prominence,” reads one note, with staff further citing his Instagram following of over 3.4 million.
The economist Tyler Cowen, by contrast, was initially denied a VIP “C” rating after the group’s AI tool described him as “widely recognized within his field” but not a leader of “an organization that is a household name to the average person.” (Dialog staff overruled the AI tool, which was used to assemble dossiers on at least 26 people included on the group’s list.)”
“Secret” societies have always been around. And there are always people with a voracious appetite for feeling “special,” although excelling at something doesn’t automatically signal an “entitlement” mind-set.
Jefferey Epstein for example apparently cultivated and “collected” the rich and famous.
abrowncomic | a day ago
"You should've gone for the head"
[OP] wiredmagazine | a day ago
Dialog, the private network cofounded by Peter Thiel, grades its event attendees on a hidden scale, ranking them by wealth and fame, tracking their relationships, and using algorithms to help decide who they should meet, who they should sit with, and who no longer belongs, WIRED has learned.
The records are part of a trove of internal data received by WIRED from a confidential source, containing the personal information of nearly 200 prominent people scheduled to attend the group's annual retreat this summer. The data includes home addresses, private phone numbers and email accounts, dates of birth, photos, and emergency contacts, as well as food allergies and the political leanings volunteered by some members.
The records are distinct from a list of people affiliated with Dialog that was left exposed on the organization’s website and has been circulating online since earlier this week—a looser directory that appears to include nonmembers, such as Maryland governor Wes Moore, a former event speaker, and other outside guests who passed through Dialog’s orbit, in some cases years ago.
Founded in 2006 by Thiel and data broker Auren Hoffman, Dialog is a private club that convenes politicians, investors, entrepreneurs, military leaders, executives, academics, and journalists for invitation-only, off-the-record retreats. According to a Dialog document shared by a past participant, it has “over 1,000 paying members,” and more than 2,500 people have attended its annual retreats.
Read the full story at the link above.
Anxiety_Fit | a day ago
Preet Barara needs to explain himself.
I am having a hard time reconciling the values and ethics he purports to have and his association with this group.
I would like him to elaborate on his relationship with these people.
disignore | a day ago
You se also Joseph Gordon Lewit advocating against AI. Then his in this thing and, what now?
Anxiety_Fit | a day ago
Think that’s tied to his wife as well.
altgrave | 17 hours ago
i mean, i'd kind of like to keep an eye on the bad guys. what better way?
Anxiety_Fit | 13 hours ago
Are you testing that theory with any evidence or suggesting it as an option to explain it?
altgrave | 13 hours ago
what evidence could i have? i'm just intuiting a thing that might make sense to me. i'm certainly not trying to excuse anything. keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
Shelbysgirl | 23 hours ago
Am I deluded to think that if Hulk Hogan lost that gawker case, that PT would not have this much influence? He was my childhood hero and when he sold out to PT in that lawsuit, he was dead to me. Then the Trump Parade for the reelection happened.
I despise PT I don’t even give him the dignity of saying his name. This elite social club is vile.
defstar23 | 8 hours ago
a private leaderboard for people who already think they're better than everyone else. the self awareness in that room must be absolutely zero.