I'm sure that with Peter Thiel's money and connections even mediocre students would out perform their peers. Having one or both of these is a significant part o

I'm sure that with Peter Thiel's money and connections even mediocre students would out perform their peers. Having one or both of these is a significant part of the game. I personally view this as a publicity stunt. I imagine it cannot be replicated in fields such as mathematics or biochemistry. It may be fun to watch...