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Let's see if that is true. I don't think it is. Peter Thiel and the dark enlightenment is a bad thing for the world. NYT article. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/0
by rnk 4y ago
Let's see if that is true. I don't think it is. Peter Thiel and the dark enlightenment is a bad thing for the world. NYT article. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/21/books/review/the-contrarian-peter-thiel-max-chafkin.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/21/books/review/the-contrari...
I'll never be a billionaire, but if I were, I hope I don't think the solution to all problems is pushing for things that benefit me personally.
- mrguyorama 4y agoTen minutes later and multiple downvotes on your post. I don't even know what could possibly be considered controversial in your post.
- rnk 4y agoIt's the next day and I'm still positive, above 0 ;-)
- lordfrito 4y agoYour sacrifice will not be in vain, I will tell your story.
- WeylandYutani 4y agoI never believed in the "tech douchebags are going to make the world better" hype but I can see the appeal for the general HN audience. Those who fund big tech are no different than those who fund big oil.