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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/35095129

Peter Thiel's Antichrist Antics Continue

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any weirder, Peter Thiel has announced plans to deliver a four-part lecture series on the Antichrist. These unusual events will take place at the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco on four days in September and October.

Thiel, one of the most influential tech billionaires of our time, seems intent on forcing us to discuss the Antichrist. He is clearly trying to make a point. But what is that point?

Thiel’s lecture series won’t provide any clues to the public—it’s off the record. He’ll be delivering his lectures to an exclusive group of Antichrist-curious tech acolytes in a highly-controlled atmosphere.

Here’s the thing: this isn't really about religion. It’s about power and politics, wrapped in theological language. Thiel has long been fascinated with political theorist Carl Schmitt's ideas about “political theology”—the notion that all significant political concepts are secularized theological concepts.

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[–] TallonMetroid@lemmy.world 14 points 4 days ago (1 children)

So, what, is this just going to be his autobiography?

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

how he stayed young, by consuming the lifeforce of his side pieces.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

But died trying.

Right? !

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 14 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (5 children)

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any weirder, Peter Thiel has announced plans to deliver a four-part lecture series on the Antichrist. These unusual events will take place at the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco on four days in September and October.

Thiel, one of the most influential tech billionaires of our time, seems intent on forcing us to discuss the Antichrist. He is clearly trying to make a point. 

But, what is that point?

Thiel’s lecture series won’t provide any clues to the public—it’s off the record. He’ll be delivering his lectures to an exclusive group of Antichrist-curious tech acolytes in a highly-controlled atmosphere.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 12 points 4 days ago

Definitely not a technocult.

[–] tinman@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Personally I'm surprised to see the Commonwealth Club signing off on such a presentation, I had some respect for them. Maybe I didn't know what they were about in the first place, but I do know they have hosted some really good speakers and, genuinely, some really good debates in the past.

Although, my memory of the institution dates back to pre-2016, so what do I know.

I'm really hoping someone at least takes notes that they share about the amount of crazy that's going to be on exhibit here. This is off the charts. 4 lectures? He could say what he has to say in 10 minutes, I guarantee it.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

I assume the Commonwealth Club just really really likes money.

[–] Almacca@aussie.zone 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

'Sold Out'. Fuck me this world is stupid.

[–] paraphrand@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

And once it ends up online, it’s gonna get a lot of views. From all different people too. I’ll be part of the group who’s curious what the fuck is going on.

[–] Almacca@aussie.zone 7 points 4 days ago

No doubt. I'll be happy to wait for Some More News or someone to analyse it/rip it to shreds. I can't imagine he'll have anything good to say.

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 7 points 4 days ago

At the Commonwealth Club? LMAO

[–] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

My guess is; the anti-christ is progressives who want gay people like him to just say they're gay. He's on record as not wanting that. He likely sees government regulations as some sort of anti-christ as he's on record as having said he doesn't believe democracy and freedom are compatible.

It's the usual boring thing: The anti-christ is everything Thiel doesn't like.

All hail the anti-christ is all I can say.

[–] Ougie@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago

The 9th gate vibes anyone?

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

hes the real anti-christ, that controls his puppet vance and trump

[–] Photuris@lemmy.ml 8 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Thiel has long been fascinated with political theorist Carl Schmitt's ideas about “political theology”—the notion that all significant political concepts are secularized theological concepts.

No wonder I’ve related better to Gnosticism than mainstream Pauline Christianity.

To hell with any tyrant says that knowledge is bad, and has an unquenchable narcissistic need for constant praise and worship. And hail Azazel.

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[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Phew, for a moment I thought he'd give a lecture on the anarchist.

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[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 days ago

What a Jerxes!

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

Fer er aginnit?

[–] M1ch431@slrpnk.net 7 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I look forward to hearing recordings or reading the transcripts if they surface. Hopefully something does, this is relevant to pretty much anybody on earth right now. /s

I wonder how many times he'll mention Greta Thunberg, the presumptive Antichrist?

[–] BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

This makes perfect sense, since it takes one to know one.

[–] Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Isn't there a conflict of interest here? I mean, his boy-toy Vance is the antichrist's VP and all.

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[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 3 points 4 days ago (18 children)
[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 7 points 4 days ago

The real life Gavin Belson. Silicon Valley writers used Theil for that character, based on actual events. Yes, he has a blood boy.

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