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Posted by u/evai 22 days ago
Show HN: Mapping the Network Behind "The Network State"evai.ai/en/the-network-st...
Hi HN,

We’ve launched an interactive ER (Entity-Relationship) diagram that maps the ideological and financial networks behind The Network State movement.

The visualization explores connections between influential figures—like Balaji Srinivasan, Curtis Yarvin, Peter Thiel, JD Vance, and Andreessen Horowitz—and their roles in shaping post-democratic governance models. It highlights how venture capital, political campaigns, and media ecosystems converge around alternative governance ideologies.

We used semantic analysis, network mapping and data visualization techniques to uncover:

Funding flows and ideological overlaps

Influence patterns across tech, politics, and media

Cross-border connections between actors advocating for governance alternatives

The goal is to provide a clear, data-backed overview of how this movement is structured and how it propagates. It may be useful for researchers, journalists, and others trying to understand how governance narratives are evolving—particularly outside traditional democratic frameworks.

You can explore the visualization here: https://www.evai.ai/en/the-network-state

We’d love your feedback—on the data model, UX, clarity of relationships, or even critiques of our framing. AMA.

rendall · 16 days ago
Hmm.

Interesting idea, but it comes off at first glance as a conspiracy theory. The white on black bold lettering, the polemic. Maybe visually tone that way back. Make it more inviting.

Next, what makes a conspiracy theory sound nutty is presenting tenuous connections as significant smoking guns. "Bob went to school with Abby and dated Carol, demonstrating that Abby and Carol are connected."

Present your most damning detail with as little front-loading context as possible, and let that lead the user into the data.

Good luck!