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The Gospel of Marc

Snarky review of Marc Andreessen's The Techno-Optimist Manifesto.

Jun 14

Snarky review of Peter Thiel's Financial Times op-ed A Time for Truth and Reconciliation. Includes some extra snark focused on some of the reactions to…

Feb 22

Fascist or Troll?

Buyer's remorse and clown shows: Peter Thiel's enthusiastic support for Trump's candidacy.

Sep 21, 2024

Virtual Reality

Snarky take on the Network State.

Jul 21, 2024

Essay Review: The Education of a Libertarian

Snarky review of Thiel's infamous essay, The Education of a Libertarian.

Jun 7, 2024

Review: Peter Thiel's Oxford Union Speech (2023)

Combined review of the Oxford Union speech and the one Thiel gave in 2022 at the Stanford Academic Freedom Conference.

Mar 10, 2024

Essay Review: The Straussian Moment

Pretty much what it says in the title but with some added snark.

Mar 10, 2024

Essay Review: Against Edenism

Just look at the title and add snark.

Mar 9, 2024

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