Fortresses & Algorithms
The Survival of the Richest
An interactive report analyzing the convergence of high-stakes technology development and high-end survivalism. Explore how the architects of Artificial Intelligence are simultaneously preparing for the potential collapse of society.
The Great Acceleration
This dashboard tracks the parallel rise of advanced AI capabilities and the public reporting of billionaire survivalist projects. Notice the sharp uptick in "Doomsday Architecture" planning post-2020, correlating with recent leaps in Generative AI.
Timeline: Bunker Interest vs. AI Milestones
Indexed volume of news reports containing "Billionaire Bunker" vs "AGI Risk".
Est. Fortification Cost vs. AI Investment
Comparing personal bunker estimates to major personal AI investments (Log Scale).
The Architects
Select a figure below to inspect their "Dual Life." Explore the specifications of their known survival retreats alongside their contributions to the very technologies that some fear may necessitate them.
The Paradox
Why do the individuals most optimistic about a technological utopia build the most elaborate safeguards against dystopia?
Key Driver: "The Event"
Often referred to in tech circles as "The Event" ā a systemic collapse caused by AI misalignment, pandemic, or social unrest.
50%+ of surveyed AI researchers believe there is a >10% chance of human extinction from AI.
Common Fortification Features
Self-Sufficiency
š±Not just canned food, but operational farms, livestock, and independent water filtration systems capable of sustaining life indefinitely without the grid.
Hardened Infrastructure
šŖBlast-resistant concrete, underground tunnel networks (e.g., Ko'olau Ranch), and air filtration systems designed to handle nuclear fallout.
Geographic Isolation
šļøStrategic selection of locations like New Zealand or Hawaiian islands that are geographically removed from potential nuclear targets or civil unrest centers.
Security Forces
š”ļøPrivate paramilitaries. The ultimate paradox: how to maintain loyalty of armed guards when money becomes worthless? (A common topic at tycoon gatherings).