How the theories of Rene Girard are an antidote to strong libertarian impulses.
Agree; I was not trying to write a full summary, just point to some of the interesting / surprising claims, and that framing was one of the more surprising ones that is an accurate description of a thing discussed.
On the post where they discuss his stuff (the last one, Stories About Progress) I’d be interested to hear more on Girard and what new thoughts you’ve had since hearing his ideas.
Added: Though I think Thiel uses this frame intentionally, to highlight the most not-what-you’d-expect-him-to-say point so it’ll stick in your mind more clearly. I think the framing substantially helped me get what Thiel thought was important about the theories, relating to how people copy each other.
Agree; I was not trying to write a full summary, just point to some of the interesting / surprising claims, and that framing was one of the more surprising ones that is an accurate description of a thing discussed.
On the post where they discuss his stuff (the last one, Stories About Progress) I’d be interested to hear more on Girard and what new thoughts you’ve had since hearing his ideas.
Added: Though I think Thiel uses this frame intentionally, to highlight the most not-what-you’d-expect-him-to-say point so it’ll stick in your mind more clearly. I think the framing substantially helped me get what Thiel thought was important about the theories, relating to how people copy each other.