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Part One: How Peter Thiel Became the Gravedigger of Democracy

Behind the Bastards

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Unraveling Peter Thiel's Ideology

This chapter examines the philosophical influences on Peter Thiel, particularly focusing on Rene Girard's theories of mimetic desire and its societal implications. The discussion explores Thiel's controversial stance on issues such as apartheid, libertarianism, and the social dynamics of envy and scapegoating during his college years. Through anecdotes and reflections from his peers, it reveals the contradictions in Thiel's beliefs and the potential impact of his past on his current viewpoints.

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