People readily discuss the risks of Armageddon (nuclear war, pandemics, AI).
However, the risk of a "one-world government" receives less attention, potentially because it's framed as the solution to those other risks.
This lack of attention makes it a more concerning threat.
Biblical accounts suggest the Antichrist (representing a one-world government) precedes Armageddon, perhaps because people fear the latter more.
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In this, the second half of our conversation with Peter Thiel, the discussion delves into Thiel’s reflections on ancient prophecies, particularly the concept of the Antichrist as outlined in biblical and literary sources. Drawing from thinkers such as Cardinal Newman and fiction by Vladimir Solovyov and Robert Hugh Benson, Thiel explores how apocalyptic ideas remain relevant today, particularly in light of global challenges like technological risks, nuclear threats, and international governance. The conversation examines the tension between fears of Armageddon and the dangers of a one-world government, emphasizing Thiel’s call for critical thinking, balanced globalization, and the need to integrate historical and contemporary insights into a coherent framework for action.