Peter Thiel: Science, Society, Stagnation

In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren Hoffman interviews Peter Thiel on a variety of topics including total addressable market (TAM), venture capital monopolies, scientific stagnation, wokeness, social mobility, and conspiracy theories. Thiel shares his insights on how to approach TAM, emphasizing the importance of a narrow initial market with expansion potential. He also discusses the competitive nature of venture capital and the need for unique understanding when investing. Thiel argues that scientific progress has stagnated, and wokeness serves as a distraction from this issue. The conversation further explores the impact of government debt, political polarization, and the role of courage in society. Thiel concludes by sharing a conspiracy theory related to ESG and offering his perspective on conventional wisdom.