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Part One: How Peter Thiel Became the Gravedigger of Democracy

2024/10/29
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Peter Thiel, a complex figure in Silicon Valley, has been described as both a master plotter and a reactive figure. With early success in tech and venture capitalism, his financial influence has backed controversial figures and fueled extreme right-wing movements. Thiel's fascination with anti-aging and mortality, stemming from a childhood encounter with death, adds to his enigmatic persona.
  • Peter Thiel is a major financial backer of right-wing political figures and movements.
  • He has a deep fascination with anti-aging and mortality.
  • Thiel has been described as both a methodical destroyer of democracy and an intelligent gambler with okay instincts.

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Robert sits down with Noah Shachtman to discuss the life and times of Peter Thiel, the demon investor of Silicon Valley and would-be assassin of democracy. (4 Part Series)

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Chafkin, Max. The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley's Pursuit of Power (p. 11). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.**

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