The tech billionaires are missing the point of their favorite sci-fi series

Tech billionaires Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg support Trump's policies, influencing public discourse and media. Ironically, they share a favorite author: Iain M. Banks, whose socialist "Culture" series depicts a post-scarcity utopia opposing their views. The billionaires appear drawn to the books' technological spectacle rather than their political message, revealing their focus on power and showmanship over themes of equality and social cooperation.