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Decoding the Gurus

CHAPTER

Grifting and Moral Grandstanding

This chapter evaluates the concept of grifting and the behaviors of wealthy individuals like Peter Thiel regarding excessive profiteering and status seeking. The discussion also delves into the moral implications and self-perceptions among influential intellectuals, examining how these dynamics affect their standing in contemporary moral debates.

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