Peter Thiel: The Iconoclast (The Aspen Institute, 2024)

In this interview, Andrew Ross Sorkin interviews Peter Thiel, a legendary investor in Silicon Valley, covering a wide range of topics including Thiel's investment philosophy, his views on successful founders, and his involvement with companies like PayPal, Facebook, and Palantir. The discussion explores the qualities of successful entrepreneurs, the role of stagnation in developed countries, and the impact of AI, particularly OpenAI, on society and the economy. Thiel shares his perspectives on the political climate in Silicon Valley, his support for Donald Trump, and his concerns about the direction of companies like Google and the future of Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on social media's impact on young people, Thiel's investment in SpaceX, and his views on Elon Musk and his ventures.