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Peter Thiel is the Real Antichrist w/ Gil Duran | Tech Won't Save Us

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Nov 20, 2025
In this discussion, writer Gil Duran, known for his critical analysis of Silicon Valley, delves into Peter Thiel's alarming obsession with the Antichrist. Duran argues that Thiel's lectures are a misguided attempt to deflect from his actions. He critiques the hollow intellectualism of tech elites who wield Christianity for moral authority, examines the destructive impact of their policies, and highlights the need for accountability. Duran also proposes a coalition to combat the threat posed by billionaire power to democracy.
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Scapegoating Drives The Antichrist Obsession

  • Peter Thiel's Antichrist obsession is rooted in a fear of scapegoating and René Girard's theory.
  • He tries to redirect blame away from Silicon Valley billionaires onto convenient targets like climate activists or regulation.
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Fascist Thought Shapes Tech Apocalypticism

  • Silicon Valley leaders borrow fascist thinkers like Carl Schmitt to justify existential politics of friend vs enemy.
  • They fuse apocalypse rhetoric with power grabs and emergency politics to legitimize authoritarian moves.
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Faith As A Tool For Power And Legitimacy

  • Many tech billionaires perform Christianity instrumentally to claim moral authority and recruit religious bases.
  • Their version centers Silicon Valley elites as divinely important rather than practicing actual Christian charity.
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