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No-one except the invitees. The secrecy behind it generates lots of conspiracy theories, but to me it just sounds like a fancy high-flying networking event. I

by adwf 10y ago

No-one except the invitees. The secrecy behind it generates lots of conspiracy theories, but to me it just sounds like a fancy high-flying networking event. It might be interesting if they released info under Chatham House rules, but that would probably just feed even more conspiracy theories.

dikkechill 10y ago
To my knowledge the Bilderberg conferences operate under Chatham House rule, with the goal of encouraging openness and information sharing through a certain degree of anonymity to the outside world. In practice this often means that attendees can reveal what was discussed, but not where, when or from whom they obtained information. So if you happen to have the chance to talk with an attendee, you could potentially learn what was discussed (ofcourse without any references to where it was discussed) ;-)
- adwf 10y ago
  Ah I didn't know that they actually were using Chatham House, thanks. There still isn't much information released however ;)
jcslzr 10y ago
> The secrecy behind it generates lots of conspiracy theories, but to me it just sounds like a fancy high-flying networking event. I envy your innocence
- filthyproles 10y ago
  Can't a group of the rich, the powerful, world leaders, tech titans, special interests, influence peddlers, and "journalists" get together to discuss things in seclusion with no recording devices allowed, without it turning into a conspiracy? What would the 99.9% be able to do about it if turned out there really was some conspiracy to bleed the world of all its resources, blood, and treasure? Revolt? "Sire, sire! The peasants are revolting!" "Yes, they certainly are. Release the drones!"
  - jeffwass 10y ago
    Just to clarify your quote from the end, I believe its originally from Mel Brooks's "History of the World", the French Revolution chapter. Count De Monet - I have come on the most urgent of business. It is said that the people are revolting! King Louis - You said it. They stink on ice.

by adwf 10y ago

dikkechill 10y ago

To my knowledge the Bilderberg conferences operate under Chatham House rule, with the goal of encouraging openness and information sharing through a certain degree of anonymity to the outside world. In practice this often means that attendees can reveal what was discussed, but not where, when or from whom they obtained information. So if you happen to have the chance to talk with an attendee, you could potentially learn what was discussed (ofcourse without any references to where it was discussed) ;-)

adwf 10y ago
Ah I didn't know that they actually were using Chatham House, thanks. There still isn't much information released however ;)

jcslzr 10y ago

> The secrecy behind it generates lots of conspiracy theories, but to me it just sounds like a fancy high-flying networking event. I envy your innocence

filthyproles 10y ago
Can't a group of the rich, the powerful, world leaders, tech titans, special interests, influence peddlers, and "journalists" get together to discuss things in seclusion with no recording devices allowed, without it turning into a conspiracy? What would the 99.9% be able to do about it if turned out there really was some conspiracy to bleed the world of all its resources, blood, and treasure? Revolt? "Sire, sire! The peasants are revolting!" "Yes, they certainly are. Release the drones!"
- jeffwass 10y ago
  Just to clarify your quote from the end, I believe its originally from Mel Brooks's "History of the World", the French Revolution chapter. Count De Monet - I have come on the most urgent of business. It is said that the people are revolting! King Louis - You said it. They stink on ice.