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Peter Thiel on Political Theology

Conversations with Tyler

CHAPTER

Historical Cycles and Modern Threats

This chapter examines the contrast between cyclical and linear perspectives of history, particularly in relation to liberalism's rise and fall. It discusses the implications of modern existential threats like nuclear weapons and climate change, alongside the potential for authoritarianism and societal collapse. Through literary references and historical examples, the speakers critique globalization and the complexities of contemporary political control and individual agency.

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