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you're not going to mention that he advocated for people to skip college, instead jumping right to startups? there's a conflict of interest here where the bill
by philsnow 9y ago
you're not going to mention that he advocated for people to skip college, instead jumping right to startups? there's a conflict of interest here where the billionaire tells the kids what they want to hear (join a startup, become rich) and he benefits (from their cheap, tireless labor).
- Jhsto 9y agoI agree it is odd given that how highly academically educated he himself is. However, Thiel Fellowship (tell kids to skip college) doesn't benefit Thiel except for publicity in his name: the $100K is a grant. Thiel or the organization does not own any stake in the companies they fund.