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"I no longer believe that freedom and democracy are compatible."
Source
Peter Thiel — 'Freedom and Democracy' (in his own words)
Peter Thiel, 'The Education of a Libertarian,' Cato Unbound (2009)
Author
Peter Thiel
Date
2009
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A genuine, frequently-cited primary statement by Thiel in his own essay. Useful for understanding the worldview of a central funder of surveillance-tech and elite networks; one line, read in full context.

Citation · Chicago

Peter Thiel, 'The Education of a Libertarian,' Cato Unbound, April 13, 2009.

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