Peter Thiel, Leader Of The Rebel Alliance | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution

Peter Robinson interviews Peter Thiel on a range of topics, starting with the slowdown of progress and innovation in the US, contrasting it with the rapid advancements of the early 20th century and the focus on information technology in recent decades. They discuss whether science and technology are becoming a trap for humanity, the reasons behind China's failure to democratize, and the implications of China's communist ideology. Thiel and Robinson then explore the challenges California faces due to its tech-driven economy, likening it to the resource curse seen in oil-rich nations. The conversation shifts to potential political scenarios, the need for economic growth, and the balance between the risks of technological advancement and the dangers of stagnation and overregulation, ultimately emphasizing the importance of courage and agency in addressing current global challenges.