Tag: peter thiel
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Are Trump and Musk the best friends again?
A year ago, Donald Trump and Elon Musk appeared to have transformed one of the strangest alliances in American politics into one of its most spectacular feuds. Musk attacked Trump’s spending plans, floated the creation of a new political party and even dragged the Epstein files into their increasingly personal dispute. Trump responded in characteristic…
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Tech Bros: One algorithm elects president
“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead.”— President Joe Biden, farewell address, January 15, 2025 When Joe Biden delivered his farewell address, one sentence stood out above all…
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Can the real boss Peter Thiel control Donald Trump?
Peter Thiel is one of the most powerful men alive (if you want to sue me, read this). He does not seek the spotlight like Donald Trump, yet his influence stretches further. He built PayPal, seeded Facebook, and operates in elite financial and technological circles. Unlike Trump, he does not crave attention. He wields power…