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Mike Solana on Peter Thiel, the Ideal Presidential Candidate, and Culture War Losers

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Aug 21, 2023
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Mike Solana
Mike Solana, guest writer, discusses Peter Thiel's core ideas and the shift away from woke culture. They cover Substack's impact, the Feminist Critique of Snow White on TikTok, and the question of whether culture has changed or if we're just more siloed. The podcast also explores the contradictions of cancel culture, the tension between Christianity and social justice, and the influence of Peter Thiel in the tech industry.
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Mike Explains Thiel's "Diversity Myth"

  • Mike Solana shared his personal history with Peter Thiel and the significance of Thiel's book "The Diversity Myth."
  • Thiel initially felt embarrassed about the book but later its predictions became strikingly accurate about cultural trends.
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Culture War Waves Explained

  • The rise, fall, and resurgence of the culture war and political correctness are linked to societal focus shifting away post-9/11.
  • The internet and social media amplified wokeness's return starting around 2012-2013 when niche discourse became mainstream.
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Tech Culture Liberalization Since 2017

  • The culture in tech shifted drastically since 2017, making it less dangerous to express interesting or contrarian ideas.
  • There is now room for diverse viewpoints in tech culture, even if it’s not dominant.
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