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Apocalypse Now? Peter Thiel on Ancient Prophecies and Modern Tech

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Peter Thiel—the prominent tech entrepreneur and thinker—returns to Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson to discuss his views on the end times, technology, and societal progress. Thiel delves into the historical and philosophical context of apocalyptic thinking, referencing biblical texts and the work of René Girard. He argues that modern technological advancements, such as nuclear weapons and AI, have apocalyptic potential and should be taken seriously. Be sure to come back for part two of this conversation in which Thiel discusses the concept of the Antichrist. Recorded on October 8th, 2024 For more information on this episode, visit: https://www.hoover.org/research/apocalypse-now-peter-thiel-ancient-prophecies-and-modern-tech?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=uk_youtube Watch More with Peter Thiel: • Peter Thiel, Leader of the Rebel Alliance: https://youtu.be/OWXFdEyOKc4 • Make Ticker Tape Parades Great Again: A Conversation with Peter Thiel: https://youtu.be/GVGLR0K3rX8 • The World According to Thiel: https://youtu.be/IXG2F0a6I28 • Peter Thiel on “The Straussian Moment”: https://youtu.be/iRleB034EC8 __________ The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2024 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hooverinstitution • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hooverinstitution • X: https://www.twitter.com/HooverInst

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