A timely warning on the rise of the ‘tech bros’ from the author of The Nerd Reich | Letter

Thank you for your interview with Gil Durán, the author of The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy (‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley, 5 August ). Durán is right – the antipathy towards the “tech bros” is growing. However, Durán underestimates the darkness being contemplated. The plan is for complete spatial and financial transaction control. This is not the end of democracy – it is a slavery system. Many of the people involved believe technology can dramatically extend their lifespan and they can replace most of the population with robots and automation. Now is the time to reject their limited vision with a revolution in consciousness. Thanks to Durán for the inspiration.Catherine Austin FittsHickory Valley, Tennessee, US