Indeed, he does repeat the core components of his thesis (some parts even verbatim) from one conference to the next, but you have to admit that they are sooo powerful that it is inexplicable that they have not become mainstream yet. On the other hand, PT demonstrates in the q&a round that his lucidity, articulateness and presence of mind are exceptional in an age where it has become commonplace for standup comedians to give commencement speeches at leading educational institutions.
I love that Thiel goes on these beautifully enlightened tirades, providing mountains of evidence, and the moderator essentially just gives an "Alrighty, then" à la Jim Carrey, Ace Ventura. (44:30)
30:40 Can we just take a minute to point out that writing in 2019, this was the dominant trend, from 2013-2019. A rejection of globalization with an increasing bullish sentiment towards tech. The guy is some kind of time travelling prophet.
How about instead of a prophet he’s actively working to institute the changes we wish to see in our world. Just like the rest of us (my lazy ass definitely included) should do that believe in what he thinks
His chart at 4:35 reminds me of quantum computing where a qubit can be in |0>, |1>,or a mixture of these two states. Would love to see him address in future talks the sign and value for a|tech> + b|globalisation>
David Friedman seems to believe that the way out is for people to live most of their lives online. This does require some technological progress. But brain/computer interfaces are getting better and better and do not seem fundamentally impossible. If "life" is lived online we might be in good shape even if the world of stuff gets stagnant.
your mind is attempting to merge two of your intellectual icons. peter thiel talks to move people, for a living, and makes billions getting people to actually build the future. sam harris talks for a living, and moves people to fantasise about the future, and makes thousands, getting people dumber than they were before they encountered him.
@@mrlennybruce agree, listened to sam harris program a couple times + never felt need to tune in again. Peter thiel interviews i havent become bored yet and i've been thru at least 10
Indeed, he does repeat the core components of his thesis (some parts even verbatim) from one conference to the next, but you have to admit that they are sooo powerful that it is inexplicable that they have not become mainstream yet. On the other hand, PT demonstrates in the q&a round that his lucidity, articulateness and presence of mind are exceptional in an age where it has become commonplace for standup comedians to give commencement speeches at leading educational institutions.
Well put.
Your comment nails the zeitgeist.
40:17 Peter gives a super interesting perspective on the reason why NASDAQ shares trade at such high P/E ratios. Still true today!
I love that Thiel goes on these beautifully enlightened tirades, providing mountains of evidence, and the moderator essentially just gives an "Alrighty, then" à la Jim Carrey, Ace Ventura. (44:30)
Very interesting. Finally some forward looking that makes sense!
Amazing speech
30:40
Can we just take a minute to point out that writing in 2019, this was the dominant trend, from 2013-2019. A rejection of globalization with an increasing bullish sentiment towards tech. The guy is some kind of time travelling prophet.
How about instead of a prophet he’s actively working to institute the changes we wish to see in our world. Just like the rest of us (my lazy ass definitely included) should do that believe in what he thinks
Best speech in the year of 2013.
This is badass. Updated version of CS 183 he taught last year
His chart at 4:35 reminds me of quantum computing where a qubit can be in |0>, |1>,or a mixture of these two states. Would love to see him address in future talks the sign and value for a|tech> + b|globalisation>
Almost a decade later Peter makes more sense than most politicians today.
Mentions something profoundly true in 42:33
The humdrum in the room when PT started talking about NASDAQ being bets AGAINST technology is interesting.
This guy is so clever. 💯% correct a decade later.
David Friedman seems to believe that the way out is for people to live most of their lives online. This does require some technological progress. But brain/computer interfaces are getting better and better and do not seem fundamentally impossible. If "life" is lived online we might be in good shape even if the world of stuff gets stagnant.
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34:20 Fracking oil
where is this event held
In Hong Kong.
Check out the Asian Investment Conference website for more information: www.credit-suisse.com/aic
44:53
Ignored tell us who you are lol
Yeah He is Simply Peter Thiel......
Peter Thiel looks like Sam Harris.
your mind is attempting to merge two of your intellectual icons. peter thiel talks to move people, for a living, and makes billions getting people to actually build the future. sam harris talks for a living, and moves people to fantasise about the future, and makes thousands, getting people dumber than they were before they encountered him.
@@mrlennybruce You must a be one of those religious idiots.. Did ole Sam offend you? Clearly you've not listened to much of his stuff.
Still correct today, Lenny.
@@mrlennybruce agree, listened to sam harris program a couple times + never felt need to tune in again. Peter thiel interviews i havent become bored yet and i've been thru at least 10
@@mrlennybruce my idols are Thiel,Peterson and Musk.