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When I remark that President Obama had eight years without any ethical shadiness, Mr. Thiel flips it, noting: “But there’s a point where no corruption can be a
by huac 10y ago
When I remark that President Obama had eight years without any ethical shadiness, Mr. Thiel flips it, noting: “But there’s a point where no corruption can be a bad thing. It can mean that things are too boring.”
I gasped when I read this
- ensignavenger 10y agoHmm, is there video somewhere of this? It totally sounds sarcastic in text...
- kevinburke 10y agoThiel is a part-time YC partner. Does Y Combinator believe that its low current levels of corruption are a bad thing? Would YC be better if there was more corruption? Is Thiel open to corruption in his role as a YC partner?
- edblarney 10y agoYes. This is one of the most ridiculous PR fails of the year. There's no way to contextualize or get around that statement.
- Gargoyle 10y agoPersonally I think it's a realistic statement. A recognition that a least a low level of corruption is part and parcel of Things Happening. Think about the California High Speed Rail project. It's not going to happen without some low grade corruption involved. Good Ol Boys giving other Good Ol Boys the inside track on certain opportunities. That's just something that happens in the real world. If it's not happening, the chances are good nothing is happening.
- lalos 10y agoWhen you talk with somebody proven dishonest, you expect dishonesty so you are on your toes. When you talk with somebody with no dirt and 'honest' the question still remains if they are honest or you are being played. He could be referring to something in that direction.