Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Peter Thiel
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Dec 18, 2024 
Peter Thiel, the co-founder of PayPal and early investor in Facebook, shares his insights on innovation and entrepreneurship. He discusses the evolution of PayPal and its acquisition by eBay, shedding light on the chaotic tech atmosphere of the late '90s. Thiel reflects on his experience with Facebook, emphasizing its mission to connect college students. He also critiques the traditional higher education system and highlights the importance of ethical standards in business, while encouraging bold thinking in the face of societal challenges.
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Elite Education Bias
- Peter Thiel, educated at Stanford, initially favored Ivy League hires.
- He later realized the flaws in this system, including excessive conformity and political correctness.
Student Debt Crisis
- In 2005, bankruptcy laws changed, preventing student debt discharge.
- This worsened the student debt crisis, trapping millennials and Gen Z in a cycle of debt.
Thiel Fellowship Success
- Thiel's Thiel Fellowship offered a new model, granting $100,000 to young entrepreneurs.
- It proved successful, with most fellows not returning to college and finding alternative paths.
