Peter Thiel Controversies

The cluster centers on discussions criticizing Peter Thiel's ethics, political views, and alleged bigotry or far-right sympathies, including his Trump support and ties to YC.

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Sample Comments

wpietri Aug 30, 2022 View on HN

A counterpoint to consider: "The Enigma of Peter Thiel": https://johnganz.substack.com/p/the-enigma-of-peter-thiel

solvorn Sep 13, 2020 View on HN

Peter Thiel butthurt all over HN

pius Jan 17, 2008 View on HN

Ironic, given Peter Thiel's political leanings.

EddieSpeaks Oct 31, 2016 View on HN

Something to do with Peter Thiel?

vsayer Jul 22, 2016 View on HN

I thought Thiel was libertarian! Mind blown!

CryptoPunk May 9, 2022 View on HN

Any source for Thiel being a fascist?

Krustopolis Jul 18, 2024 View on HN

What is questionable about Peter Thiel?

tdaltonc Nov 11, 2016 View on HN

Can you share a link that concisely demonstrates Thiel's bigotry?

nikolay May 29, 2016 View on HN

Never liked Peter Thiel. But now I know why.

OldSchoolJohnny Feb 14, 2019 View on HN

Peter Thiel is a questionable human being. I'm not sure anyone should be taking advice from him.