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Part Four: How Peter Thiel Became the Gravedigger of Democracy

2024/11/7
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Robert Evans 和 Noah Schachtman:本集节目探讨了彼得·泰尔对美国政治和媒体的影响,以及他与反移民运动、共和党和科技行业的复杂关系。节目详细回顾了泰尔资助反移民组织、支持特朗普以及参与Gawker诉讼等事件,并分析了这些事件背后的动机和影响。他们认为泰尔的反移民立场与白人至上主义有关联,他对民主的质疑以及对媒体的压制行为,反映了他对自身权力和利益的维护。节目还探讨了泰尔对生命延长和科技发展的兴趣,以及他所资助的项目所带来的伦理问题。总而言之,节目认为泰尔对美国政治和社会造成了深远的影响,其行为值得深入探讨和批判。 Robert Evans 和 Noah Schachtman:本集节目深入分析了彼得·泰尔的政治捐款、对媒体的攻击以及对科技行业的塑造。节目指出,泰尔利用其财富和影响力,支持极右翼政治人物和组织,并对独立媒体进行压制。Gawker 诉讼案是其中一个重要案例,节目详细分析了该案件的来龙去脉,以及泰尔在其中扮演的角色。节目还探讨了泰尔对生命延长技术的兴趣,以及他所资助的项目所带来的伦理问题。总而言之,节目认为泰尔的行为对美国政治和社会造成了深远的影响,其对民主的威胁值得警惕。

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Peter Thiel, an immigrant himself, became a key figure in the anti-immigration movement. He financially supported organizations like Numbers USA, led by Roy Beck, a protege of white supremacist John Tanton. Thiel's involvement stemmed from his belief that immigration reform threatened libertarian ideals.
  • Thiel's anti-immigration stance solidified around 2007-2008.
  • He donated to Numbers USA, an organization with ties to white supremacist figures.
  • Thiel's views on immigration contradict traditional libertarianism.

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Robert and Noah conclude the story of Peter Thiel, who just might get the corporate god king he's dreamed about.

 

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