Best Podcast Episodes About Peter Thiel
Everything podcasters are saying about Peter Thiel — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 60 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Peter Thiel
“… to clean up the mess now. And there's no pressure for political fallout in another election at all. Here's what I mean. Here's a tweet yesterday by Peter St. Ange. I play some videos from him often. He focuses largely on economics. It's probably what you're not going to hear about in the media that wants you to believe we're losing in Iran. There's, you know, the borders are not closed. Crime under Donald Trump is out of control. Inflation's out of control. They want you to believe all this bullshit so they don't tell you any of this. Jobs grew last month at a 750,000 annual pace while wages …”
“He's going to be a lame duck. I said, oh, you're reading this all wrong. You're reading this all wrong. He's going to clean up the mess now. And there's no pressure for political fallout in another election at all. Here's what I mean. Here's a tweet yesterday by Peter St. Ange. I play some videos from him often. He focuses largely on economics. It's probably what you're not going to hear about in the media that wants you to believe we're losing in Iran. There's, you know, the borders are not closed. Crime under Donald Trump is out of control. Inflation's out of control. They want you to believe all this bullshit so they don't tell you any of this. Jobs grew last month at a 750,000 annual pace while wages popped 4.5%. That's twice the inflation rate. If the war is really ending, we're back to the boom. Now folks that kind of important what he says in there about wages growing 4 because it not an economics class However there is a difference between nominal and real wages Nominal wages are just the number If your wages for instance went up 2 or 2 to be …”
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Despite mainstream media narratives of doom, the U.S. economy is thriving, with jobs growing at a 750,000 annual pace and wages increasing by 4.5%, outpacing inflation. This economic boom is driven by advancements in technology and productivity, allowing for greater buying power for Americans. The narrative of crisis is misleading; in reality, we may be experiencing a golden age of economic opportunity.
“This is the, you sent this to me this week. I put it in the notes specifically. This is Peter Jackson, Warner Brothers, New Line. They announced a new Lord of the Rings. It's like a sequel and a prequel. Here's Peter Jackson making the announcement. I thought it was time to give you all a Hunt for Gollum update. The first of many that we'll do, little blogs along the way. And Andy Serkis has been busy designing the film. He's going to direct it and obviously play Gollum. We've got a lot of the old team back again, familiar faces and …”
“This is the, you sent this to me this week. I put it in the notes specifically. This is Peter Jackson, Warner Brothers, New Line. They announced a new Lord of the Rings. It's like a sequel and a prequel. Here's Peter Jackson making the announcement. I thought it was time to give you all a Hunt for Gollum update. The first of many that we'll do, little blogs along the way. And Andy Serkis has been busy designing the film. He's going to direct it and obviously play Gollum. We've got a lot of the old team back again, familiar faces and some new faces. But Andy's doing a terrific job. It's looking amazing. The script is coming together really well, and I think it's going to be a really good film. A really good film. So pause here. But that is not the only talking movie that we're doing. He's talking about a movie we already knew about that was already announced called The Hunt for …”
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Peter Jackson reveals not just one, but two new Lord of the Rings films in the works, including a prequel titled 'The Hunt for Gollum.' This film, set between 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings,' follows Aragorn as he searches for Gollum to uncover secrets about the One Ring. Fans can expect familiar faces and a fresh take under the direction of Andy Serkis, who also reprises his role as Gollum.
“… thinking how do I understand nature And so he turned down the cash to go and study computer science instead Fast forward a few years, and he meets Peter Thiel, who gives him an A-plus for science fiction and an F for business model, but nonetheless decides to give him some money. Well, actually, there's a Freudian slip there. You said an A-plus for science fiction. I think you met an A-plus for science. Oh, I thought it was science fiction. But science fiction, maybe that would have been better because, in fact, Demis was spinning this vision. And this is 2010, right? He was saying, I'm going to …”
“… at this point have taken the money, dropped out of Stanford, and ridden off into the sunset with a loot. No, Demis is different. Demis wanted to understand science That was his primary motivation That what he up When he up at two o in the morning he thinking how do I understand nature And so he turned down the cash to go and study computer science instead Fast forward a few years, and he meets Peter Thiel, who gives him an A-plus for science fiction and an F for business model, but nonetheless decides to give him some money. Well, actually, there's a Freudian slip there. You said an A-plus for science fiction. I think you met an A-plus for science. Oh, I thought it was science fiction. But science fiction, maybe that would have been better because, in fact, Demis was spinning this vision. And this is 2010, right? He was saying, I'm going to invent very powerful AI. This is at a time when AI literally couldn't recognize the photograph of a cat. Like nothing was working. And you have this character come and say, oh, I'm going to create artificial general intelligence. It was nuts. It kind of was science fiction. What was his entree to the world of technology investors? And when did DeepMind …”
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At just 18, Demis Hassabis turned down a staggering £500,000 offer to join a game development studio, choosing instead to pursue a deeper understanding of science. Despite his family's financial struggles, he prioritized his passion for artificial intelligence over immediate wealth, ultimately leading him to co-found DeepMind. This decision set the stage for his groundbreaking work in AI, showcasing his unique vision and determination.
“… And like, I'm the one who's going to be different. You know, I'm going to go do the thing nobody else can, nobody else can think of. By the way, Peter Thiel does that really well. Nobody else does that well. And you're probably not Peter Thiel. And you're probably, I mean, you spent a lot of time with Peter. Let's say I am not Peter Thiel. And yes, and you, the listener probably are not as well. Put it this way. Maybe I could say this, especially if you go online, there's a tremendous amount of VCs are stupid. VCs are, you know, they're herd, you know, herd animals, they're blind, they're …”
“… is you basically say, wow, I'm the investor that's going to go find the thing that nobody else knows about. Another form of this would be like, you know, all these other investors are herd animals. You know, they're all just copycatting each other. And like, I'm the one who's going to be different. You know, I'm going to go do the thing nobody else can, nobody else can think of. By the way, Peter Thiel does that really well. Nobody else does that well. And you're probably not Peter Thiel. And you're probably, I mean, you spent a lot of time with Peter. Let's say I am not Peter Thiel. And yes, and you, the listener probably are not as well. Put it this way. Maybe I could say this, especially if you go online, there's a tremendous amount of VCs are stupid. VCs are, you know, they're herd, you know, herd animals, they're blind, they're consensus-seeking, they're heat-driven, they only do the obvious thing, they don't appreciate, you often get this from, they don't appreciate my special thing. Having said that, the general pattern is, and this is like 9 out of 10 times, or I would even say probably 99 out of 100 times, which is like, if it's got merit to be investable for venture, there …”
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Overfunding is often more dangerous than underfunding for startups, as it can lead to operational issues and unrealistic expectations for future funding rounds. Many founders ignore this advice, believing they can manage excess capital, but the reality is that high valuations set a perilous bar for future investments. In the world of venture capital, it’s crucial to recognize that diamonds in the rough are rare and often come with inherent problems.
“… interesting about the movie is the guy, like, the guy giving the lecture about how Greta Thunberg might be the Antichrist, and we're talking about Peter Thiel, like, is this powerful, not transparent billionaire who runs these tech companies, and you're like, if I'm making a movie about the Antichrist, not to be Joe Central casting, but I think I'm gonna go with the powerful billionaire guy as Antichrist, not the girl on a flotilla. Doesn't feel as Antichrist-esque. We're only a year into this. You know, the one thing that I think has been demonstrated here is that this is an alien format to a lot of …”
“… would have seen the CEO of Raytheon, you know, giving lectures about the Antichrist, right? I think you're right, though. Like, this is an entirely, like, different class. But could it be Greta Thunberg? I mean, let's be honest. You know what's so interesting about the movie is the guy, like, the guy giving the lecture about how Greta Thunberg might be the Antichrist, and we're talking about Peter Thiel, like, is this powerful, not transparent billionaire who runs these tech companies, and you're like, if I'm making a movie about the Antichrist, not to be Joe Central casting, but I think I'm gonna go with the powerful billionaire guy as Antichrist, not the girl on a flotilla. Doesn't feel as Antichrist-esque. We're only a year into this. You know, the one thing that I think has been demonstrated here is that this is an alien format to a lot of Americans, and what you're seeing in Minneapolis and the people, and these are just, I know that the big word on the right is, these are paid agitators. They're fucking regular people with whistles. That's their technology, out on the streets. And yes, maybe they organize on social media like most Facebook groups do, or Signal Chats or whatever it …”
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Tech companies are now openly aligning with state power, transforming into ideological arms of the military-industrial complex. With charismatic leaders like Palmer Luckey and Alex Karp promoting a defense-first agenda, the tech landscape is shifting towards a more aggressive partnership with government. This partnership raises questions about accountability and the implications for society as ordinary people begin to resist through grassroots movements.
“Yeah, right. You have three Peter Weir movies. Yeah, he's the last wave was a film we covered where I think we felt very out of our depth in terms of the sort of like the cultural stuff he's wrestling with. I loved it. It's a very interesting movie. You're just kind of aware that there's a bunch of stuff underneath the surface that we don't have the ability to pick up on. But it was fantastic. I think Join the Club in that it is, you know, it's a film about sort of climate, not …”
“Yeah, right. You have three Peter Weir movies. Yeah, he's the last wave was a film we covered where I think we felt very out of our depth in terms of the sort of like the cultural stuff he's wrestling with. I loved it. It's a very interesting movie. You're just kind of aware that there's a bunch of stuff underneath the surface that we don't have the ability to pick up on. But it was fantastic. I think Join the Club in that it is, you know, it's a film about sort of climate, not climate change, but it's an environmental film, I think. And, you know, the Aboriginal presence in it, what I really admired that he did was just let them go. Right. Let them leave what the story is. And I mean, that's what we did in Nightingale as well was, you know, the script was made in full consultation with Palawa people. people Tasmanian …”
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Peter Weir, known for films like 'Gallipoli' and 'Picnic at Hanging Rock', expressed that if he had been aware of other filmmakers' approaches earlier in his career, he might have never pursued filmmaking due to anxiety. This insight highlights the importance of his outsider perspective, which shaped his distinct cinematic vision. Weir's journey reflects how embracing one’s unique style can lead to groundbreaking art, as exemplified in his lesser-known work, 'The Plumber'.
“… them they appear to be leftists given the question here They asked Kevin O'Leary about a wealth tax You want to live in the third world Don't take Peter St. Andrew's warning Just keep distributing government money to immigrants who come into the country For a thousand different social programs and bankrupt the government And you'll get there The second way to get there is institute a wealth tax Which sounds really good to the stupid people It sounds good to the same people I was discussing in the beginning of the show Who connect a Lego to a Lego two Legos that are in no way connected just …”
“… that man I don't want to live in the third world folks and you shouldn't either here's Kevin O'Leary you may know him from Shark Tank Mr. Wonderful he goes by Kevin O'Leary was on a podcast what's the name of this Ice Coffee Hour podcast so hat tip to them they appear to be leftists given the question here They asked Kevin O'Leary about a wealth tax You want to live in the third world Don't take Peter St. Andrew's warning Just keep distributing government money to immigrants who come into the country For a thousand different social programs and bankrupt the government And you'll get there The second way to get there is institute a wealth tax Which sounds really good to the stupid people It sounds good to the same people I was discussing in the beginning of the show Who connect a Lego to a Lego two Legos that are in no way connected just because you saw two Legos. I like big government. Wealthy people have money. Therefore, we should connect those and take people's money and everyone will be wealthier. That's not what happens. When you look at the natural experiment where wealth taxes were instituted, France, the state of Maryland, when you look at where this happened, what do you …”
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Wealth taxes are driving the rich away, threatening economic stability. Kevin O'Leary argues that taxing wealthy individuals only leads to their exodus, leaving states like New York scrambling to retain their tax base. This misguided policy risks turning America into a third-world country, as seen in failed experiments around the globe.
“… public has no idea how common, and I'm not saying that's the majority of people in tech or AI, but that is not like a unicorn idea there from Peter Thiel. He really struggled with the idea of just the human race as we are persisting, like maybe we shouldn't. And so what I'm saying, Holly, I want to get your reaction to that clip, but I also, I don't want just those Peter Thiels on these teams in Anthropic and Deep Seek wherever. I want the idealists there who do think human beings should survive. the idealists are very manipulable is what it unfortunately the case i so i like i my perspective on …”
“… into an immortal body. I'm trying not to laugh at the last part because we should take that very seriously because he is not the only person in the space who's talking about immortality, merging with machines, uploading your consciousness. When the general public has no idea how common, and I'm not saying that's the majority of people in tech or AI, but that is not like a unicorn idea there from Peter Thiel. He really struggled with the idea of just the human race as we are persisting, like maybe we shouldn't. And so what I'm saying, Holly, I want to get your reaction to that clip, but I also, I don't want just those Peter Thiels on these teams in Anthropic and Deep Seek wherever. I want the idealists there who do think human beings should survive. the idealists are very manipulable is what it unfortunately the case i so i like i my perspective on this i think is clear because i did know a lot of these people before these companies existed and i've seen the whole evolution and i was horrified uh i've been horrified many times in the last three years when i i expected i expected people to like live up to their word you know i um wasn't working in AI. I've never done technical AI work. And …”
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The idea of merging human consciousness with machines is gaining traction among tech elites, raising concerns about humanity's future. While figures like Peter Thiel ponder immortality, many in AI companies have become complacent, prioritizing their careers over ethical considerations. This segment highlights the urgent need for idealists in AI to ensure humanity's survival amidst rapid technological advancements.
“… The first is the traditional system. The second is the cash pay model. Okay, well, that's kind of merging into two different arenas. You've got the Peter Atiyah's $100,000 to be my client that only the richest Americans can afford, and you're going to get top-tier care, and I'm going to provide concierge medicine. Well, 99.99% of America can't afford that. And then you've got the hems of the world that are going the route of a pill mill. Like, candidly, it isn't about quality of care. It isn't about helping patients solve a problem. It's about monetizing a medication and putting a weight loss …”
“… other challenge even where I was going earlier. Even in the longevity space, the preventative care space, it's already becoming what Big Pharma was. And this is one of my really big heartburns. You've got two pathways. The first – the three pathways. The first is the traditional system. The second is the cash pay model. Okay, well, that's kind of merging into two different arenas. You've got the Peter Atiyah's $100,000 to be my client that only the richest Americans can afford, and you're going to get top-tier care, and I'm going to provide concierge medicine. Well, 99.99% of America can't afford that. And then you've got the hems of the world that are going the route of a pill mill. Like, candidly, it isn't about quality of care. It isn't about helping patients solve a problem. It's about monetizing a medication and putting a weight loss drug or a peptide as fast as possible in that patient's hand so you can monetize the patient. To me, that's no bigger, different than big pharma. And so my vision for the future is how do we combine the best of both worlds? How do we take that nuanced concierge care make it affordable make it scalable and make it truly drive healthspan I don think …”
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In this segment, Brigham Buhler humorously tackles the complexities of obesity and hormonal imbalances, questioning whether we’re fat because our hormones are broken or vice versa. His candid critique of the healthcare system, comparing it to a 'pill mill,' adds a comedic flair to the serious topic of chronic disease prevention.
“… to hang out. And guess what? It's actually a very rewarding job. So anyways, senior centers, senior care, fucking amazing business. So the market, Peter Drucker, who's one of my role models from a professional standpoint, said every major shift in the economy or successful businesses are basically driven by demographics. So the U.S. population of people 65 plus reached 61.2 million in 2024. The census projects one in five Americans will be over 65 by 2030. The fastest growing and most care intensive group is the 85 plus population. People are living really. I read that the fastest growing …”
“… make really good living. The top half of actors are unemployed. The senior space is really unattractive. We don't like to be around seniors, right? They smell funny. Or you go into a place of senior's home and you think, this isn't where I want to hang out. And guess what? It's actually a very rewarding job. So anyways, senior centers, senior care, fucking amazing business. So the market, Peter Drucker, who's one of my role models from a professional standpoint, said every major shift in the economy or successful businesses are basically driven by demographics. So the U.S. population of people 65 plus reached 61.2 million in 2024. The census projects one in five Americans will be over 65 by 2030. The fastest growing and most care intensive group is the 85 plus population. People are living really. I read that the fastest growing cohort in America are people over the age of 100 because there never used to be any of them. And now there's going to be a lot of them. projected to grow from 6.5 million, this is people over 85 in 2022, to 13.7 million by 2040. So in just 18 years, the number of people over the age of 85 is going to double. And that's from the U.S. Department of Health …”
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Investing in senior care is a smart move as the U.S. population over 85 is set to double by 2040, creating a booming market. With a staggering 94% success rate for senior care businesses, this sector offers substantial returns compared to 'sexier' industries like restaurants or entertainment. As demographics shift, those who recognize this trend will reap the rewards.
“… I'm not trying to get in the way of that. While I do have one small correction to that HoloApp episode we spoke at length in the episode about how Peter Thiel the billionaire Silicon Valley mega investor is one of the HoloApp funders And the correction is that I wish that I had named more clearly and more loudly that the hallow app funder Peter Thiel is also a very well Epstein collaborator We mentioned this sort of in passing. The episode was already quite a bit longer than our episodes usually are, so I don't think we got, we didn't really have time to fully get into it, but I wish that I had …”
“… spend a couple days like just pouring yourself into the research to build a pretty substantial case against the Halo app and some of its investors, its spokespeople. And yeah, you just had a lot to say. So it was pretty cool to watch. And also, like, I'm not trying to get in the way of that. While I do have one small correction to that HoloApp episode we spoke at length in the episode about how Peter Thiel the billionaire Silicon Valley mega investor is one of the HoloApp funders And the correction is that I wish that I had named more clearly and more loudly that the hallow app funder Peter Thiel is also a very well Epstein collaborator We mentioned this sort of in passing. The episode was already quite a bit longer than our episodes usually are, so I don't think we got, we didn't really have time to fully get into it, but I wish that I had because yes, the financial backer of the hallow prayer app, Peter Thiel, his name appears more than 2,200 times in documents released so far by the Department of Justice related to Epstein. So we know that from 2014 to 2019, well after Epstein's arrest and conviction and sex offender status for sexually exploiting children was public knowledge, well …”
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The Holo app is backed by Peter Thiel, who has deep ties to Jeffrey Epstein, raising serious ethical concerns. Despite Epstein's criminal history, Thiel continued financial dealings with him, which casts a shadow over the Holo app's integrity. This connection suggests that the app's funding may be intertwined with troubling financial practices, prompting questions about its moral stance.
“… people Their closet is about the Republican part now That the thing Well it depends on how wealthy they are I mean some of them are pretty you know Peter Thiel pretty open about it He was yeah about his Republicanism Watch this. San Fran Transit. We refuse to release crime surveillance videos because it will make people racist. Releasing videos would create a racial bias in the riders against minorities on the trains. Why would it do that, San Fran Transit? Why would it create a bias? Is there a reoccurring theme? among the people committing crimes? You could say that about European crime statistics …”
“… pause. We'll be right back, folks. I just sent Jamie something funny that someone just sent me about San Francisco. There's this guy. I think he calls himself the gay Republican. The gay Republican? There a lot of those actually which shouldn shock people Their closet is about the Republican part now That the thing Well it depends on how wealthy they are I mean some of them are pretty you know Peter Thiel pretty open about it He was yeah about his Republicanism Watch this. San Fran Transit. We refuse to release crime surveillance videos because it will make people racist. Releasing videos would create a racial bias in the riders against minorities on the trains. Why would it do that, San Fran Transit? Why would it create a bias? Is there a reoccurring theme? among the people committing crimes? You could say that about European crime statistics as well. That's also why the Germans actually, in particular, but I think other European countries did not want to release. Right. But they did get them out. They have come out now. And the UK. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. So let's move on to happier subjects, shall we? So what do you think about all this UAP talk? It's one thing that Trump has said that he's …”
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts dive into the absurdity of a 'gay Republican' and the strange world of UFO disclosures, showcasing the ridiculousness of government transparency. The comedic timing peaks as they discuss the irony of releasing classified UFO files while avoiding serious issues, making for a laugh-out-loud moment that blends politics with absurdity.
“… I've met a couple of these folks, and they do not seem particularly enamored with humans. I don't want to say outright misanthropic, but, you know, Peter Thiel was asked famously in a conversation, you know, should humans continue? And, you know, he paused, I think, for a pretty considerable amount of time before he went like, well, you know, and transhumanism. I once asked Sam Altman about the disruption that AI is going to cause to our workforce and that small amount of time in which it's going to cause it. And his response was just he literally just looked at the question was five minutes long and …”
“… that's around federal regulation of AI or data privacy or social media or other types of – that's actually really hard for Washington to do, to pass legislation on these kinds of issues. Sarah, you spoke of this earlier. Here's why I'm very nervous. I've met a couple of these folks, and they do not seem particularly enamored with humans. I don't want to say outright misanthropic, but, you know, Peter Thiel was asked famously in a conversation, you know, should humans continue? And, you know, he paused, I think, for a pretty considerable amount of time before he went like, well, you know, and transhumanism. I once asked Sam Altman about the disruption that AI is going to cause to our workforce and that small amount of time in which it's going to cause it. And his response was just he literally just looked at the question was five minutes long and he just went, we'll be OK. You know, how concerned are you with with these great men and how great they actually are? And what is their connection to do they understand the damage that they also can do? Or are they megalomaniacs? Well I mean I can look into anyone heart and mind but I would say that if they able to cause harm it only because they …”
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In this segment, the hosts hilariously dissect the questionable morals of tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, questioning whether their wealth makes them misanthropic. The comedic tension peaks when they ponder if these 'great men' even care about humanity, leading to laugh-out-loud moments about the absurdity of their responses to serious questions.
“and sort of just the character set around Peter. This trailer to me signals something so clearly distinct from that, which is like, no, the things that matter to Peter still matter to him. And like, yes, we have the flowers on May's grave and of course the painful letter and just the, you know, the reinforcement that nothing has changed. They don't know who he is. Bruce Banner, when he goes to him, you know, in his Empire State University sweatshirt to ask for his help, does not know who he …”
“and sort of just the character set around Peter. This trailer to me signals something so clearly distinct from that, which is like, no, the things that matter to Peter still matter to him. And like, yes, we have the flowers on May's grave and of course the painful letter and just the, you know, the reinforcement that nothing has changed. They don't know who he is. Bruce Banner, when he goes to him, you know, in his Empire State University sweatshirt to ask for his help, does not know who he is. Even the Avengers don't know, haven't been brought into the loop of who he is. That's kind of wild. um i think that the fact that he's like i've moved in across from you and i'm at your parties and i'm here it's like it makes me feel like they're actually going to be in the movie way more than i anticipated because this is still just like the …”
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In the latest trailer for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', MJ seems to remember Spider-Man more than Peter Parker, hinting at an intriguing character development. This revelation raises questions about her connection to Peter and suggests that key characters, including Daredevil, may play a significant role in the unfolding story. The crossover implications from 'Daredevil: Born Again' add another layer of excitement as the narrative unfolds.
“… and they are comfortable with what their own allies describe as, quote, deceptive practices or lies. They also have a lot of money from people like Peter Thiel. Organizations like Live Action know that their actual positions are deeply unpopular with the American public, which is why they have to lie about those positions, which is why they have to dress those positions up in moral judgmental language, which is why when someone like me calls them out about it in a podcast, they have to write a piece about Chris Pratt instead of engaging with the substance of my actual argument. Because if they …”
“… have managed to impose their extreme will on this country, not because most Americans agree with them. The polling is very clear that most Americans do not agree with them, but because they are disciplined, they are strategic, they are well-funded, and they are comfortable with what their own allies describe as, quote, deceptive practices or lies. They also have a lot of money from people like Peter Thiel. Organizations like Live Action know that their actual positions are deeply unpopular with the American public, which is why they have to lie about those positions, which is why they have to dress those positions up in moral judgmental language, which is why when someone like me calls them out about it in a podcast, they have to write a piece about Chris Pratt instead of engaging with the substance of my actual argument. Because if they actually engage with the substance of my actual arguments, that a surveillance-backed, venture capital-funded app is monetizing your faith while its biggest partner has not even apologized to the black child he threw rocks at, while it also partnered with a man now facing six counts of rape charges, while it's backed by the guy that built a deportation …”
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Contrary to claims by anti-abortion groups, a staggering 63% of Americans support legal abortion in most or all cases, revealing a stark disconnect between public opinion and the narratives pushed by organizations like Live Action. While these groups portray themselves as the silent moral majority, data shows they represent a well-funded, extreme minority that does not reflect the views of the American public. This discrepancy highlights the need for honest dialogue about abortion rights and the realities of American values.
“… that he is a famous Catholic. Hallow, this app, this faith-based prayer app for Catholics, fun fact, funded by Trump-supporting evil gay billionaire Peter Thiel and also J.D. Vance are backers of this app. Here is how them described it. Though prayer is famously free, the app is a subscription-based service that charges $70 per year for an annual plan or $11 a month for a monthly option. That is a lot of money to pray. They better have some primo voice talent on there for those prices. Yeah, and I had to buy the subscription to get in there, which I did immediately cancel, but it was gonna be, you …”
“We could talk so much about all of the scumbag stuff. I know that he is a famous Catholic. Hallow, this app, this faith-based prayer app for Catholics, fun fact, funded by Trump-supporting evil gay billionaire Peter Thiel and also J.D. Vance are backers of this app. Here is how them described it. Though prayer is famously free, the app is a subscription-based service that charges $70 per year for an annual plan or $11 a month for a monthly option. That is a lot of money to pray. They better have some primo voice talent on there for those prices. Yeah, and I had to buy the subscription to get in there, which I did immediately cancel, but it was gonna be, you know, I think $69.99 for the year was what they were gonna bill me if I didn't cancel, which is, it's a lot to pray. I don't know how much of that makes its way to God. How much of it makes its way to God? How much of it makes its way to Mark Wahlberg, Chris Pratt, and Gwen Stefani? Even on the Catholic subreddit on Reddit, a place where Catholics …”
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The Hallow app, a prayer subscription service backed by controversial figures like Peter Thiel, charges $70 a year to access its content. Critics argue that this monetization of faith turns genuine spirituality into a cash grab, especially when it features celebrity endorsements from the likes of Mark Wahlberg and Gwen Stefani. The app's approach raises eyebrows, particularly with its politically charged content targeting women considering abortion, showcasing a troubling mix of faith and profit.
“… And this is how Jeffrey Epstein starts to invade Silicon Valley. in 2012 epstein asks british investor ian osborne to set up a meeting between him peter teal and a quote-unquote zuckerberg which i think we can we can all agree who that might be i don't know i'm not asking questions just not gonna ask questions although there is i mean actually we can say this because uh epstein emailed himself a photo from a dinner and he took like he took like an old man like side of the table like me and all my friends photo like the way your dad would facetime you from a restaurant and it's teal mark …”
“… I will say is that these men were very interested in weaponizing the internet, mobilizing internet users, figuring out how to make money, how to hijack conversation and discourse. And they will continue to experiment with this throughout the 2010s. And this is how Jeffrey Epstein starts to invade Silicon Valley. in 2012 epstein asks british investor ian osborne to set up a meeting between him peter teal and a quote-unquote zuckerberg which i think we can we can all agree who that might be i don't know i'm not asking questions just not gonna ask questions although there is i mean actually we can say this because uh epstein emailed himself a photo from a dinner and he took like he took like an old man like side of the table like me and all my friends photo like the way your dad would facetime you from a restaurant and it's teal mark zuckerberg joy ito from the mit media lab elon musk it's like all the guys so we have photo we have photo evidence that they all went to dinner and by the way just to reiterate jeffrey epstein known pedophile at this point yeah like convicted has been arrested bended convicted pedophile at this point so he starts to like worm his way around silicon valley …”
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In a shocking twist, Jeffrey Epstein's ties to 4chan reveal a deeper strategy in his manipulation of internet culture and politics. After meeting 4chan's founder Christopher Poole, Epstein sought to leverage the platform's chaos for his own gain, influencing movements like Gamergate and QAnon. This connection showcases how Epstein understood the power of online communities and their potential for societal disruption.
“What is interesting about Peter Weir's career versus many other directors we've covered is these three films kind of come out as one movement of expression. He's sort of just like... They sort of all... It's not like it happens simultaneously, but he set several balls rolling and so it's not like he did the last... We'll talk about it, but he did the last wave based off of his success of Picnic and Hanging Rock. It was already well in motion by the time Picnic was in …”
“What is interesting about Peter Weir's career versus many other directors we've covered is these three films kind of come out as one movement of expression. He's sort of just like... They sort of all... It's not like it happens simultaneously, but he set several balls rolling and so it's not like he did the last... We'll talk about it, but he did the last wave based off of his success of Picnic and Hanging Rock. It was already well in motion by the time Picnic was in post-production. Right. The success of Picnic got him a little extra money for this. But yeah, these three films just sort of like started rolling at the same time and then come out in very short succession. Certainly true. And I guess it's sort of the breadth of I mean, Gallipoli is probably the big thing for him. but like and you're living dangerously …”
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Peter Weir's films, particularly 'Gallipoli,' 'Witness,' and 'The Last Wave,' showcase a unique movement of expression that highlights his versatility as a director. The discussion dives into how these films, released in quick succession, reveal different genres and themes, from heart-wrenching drama to cultural exploration. The impact of 'Witness,' in particular, left a lasting impression on viewers, blending intense storytelling with a poignant love story set against the backdrop of the Amish community.
“… are occupying different pockets of good cop, bad cop. Yes. Sure. And I'm not so sure that that's an accident. Because downstream of these guys is Peter Thiel. Well, I don't disagree that there's a heavy tinge of marketing. Anthropic was on a marketing push before this. There was a Super Bowl ad. There was all this stuff. But the thing I wanted to just say about this statement is it's notable to me that he doesn't say like, hey we won't do mass surveillance and we won't do kill bots he's just saying like we're not ready to do that yet right yeah we're not prepared to do that at this juncture right so …”
“… undress people. You can be a total Nazi. Go for it. Anyway. You forgot one. What? Alex Karp. Well, Palantir is different. Well, but to me, everything that you're describing, incredibly good description of all of these guys. But I feel like these guys are occupying different pockets of good cop, bad cop. Yes. Sure. And I'm not so sure that that's an accident. Because downstream of these guys is Peter Thiel. Well, I don't disagree that there's a heavy tinge of marketing. Anthropic was on a marketing push before this. There was a Super Bowl ad. There was all this stuff. But the thing I wanted to just say about this statement is it's notable to me that he doesn't say like, hey we won't do mass surveillance and we won't do kill bots he's just saying like we're not ready to do that yet right yeah we're not prepared to do that at this juncture right so i guess my point was that to me each one of these gentlemen in a way is trying to decide which version of themselves will be the most palatable for a public that is increasingly scrutinizing AI carp just go straight up I am a part of the United States military industrial complex I want to kill everyone I want to drop fentanyl laced urine on top of …”
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The discussion centers on the ethical implications of AI in military applications, particularly focusing on the controversial topics of mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, often referred to as 'kill bots.' The speakers highlight the differing approaches of tech CEOs like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, illustrating the tension between technological advancement and ethical responsibility in the face of increasing public scrutiny.
“… his life or hasn't experienced what it's like to raise children and genuinely sees maybe a legitimacy of the rise of the robots. It's kind of this Peter Thiel nihilism weirdness that they just look at stuff as ROI being the end game. No, the reason why we pursue ROI is such that we can waste time and money and be very inefficient with the investments we make. I still haven't got my money back on my children. I'm not sure I'm ever going to. In almost every calculation of ROI, I say this my kids all the time. I'm like, I talked to them about becoming a man and the idea of surplus value. And I'm like, …”
“… nightmares called children that the whole fucking point is that we do all this other stuff such that we can make the investments in these children that are worth it. And I thought this is such a statement from someone who has not had enough love in his life or hasn't experienced what it's like to raise children and genuinely sees maybe a legitimacy of the rise of the robots. It's kind of this Peter Thiel nihilism weirdness that they just look at stuff as ROI being the end game. No, the reason why we pursue ROI is such that we can waste time and money and be very inefficient with the investments we make. I still haven't got my money back on my children. I'm not sure I'm ever going to. In almost every calculation of ROI, I say this my kids all the time. I'm like, I talked to them about becoming a man and the idea of surplus value. And I'm like, you're surplus negative right now. I'm like, the school is spending way more than you're giving back. We give you so much more love than you give us. I can't, I'm like, do you know how much I'm spending on you? Like my son's been selling Pokemon cards and I'm like, okay, give that to me back. I've forced my kid who just got into college to go …”
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Sam Altman's views suggest a troubling nihilism regarding the value of sentient beings versus non-sentient investments. He implies that raising children is less efficient than creating AI, revealing a fundamental misunderstanding of life's purpose. This perspective raises significant concerns about the future of technology and humanity's values.
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