YouTube30 Oct 2015
23m

Peter Thiel Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

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This episode of The Tim Ferriss Show features an interview with Peter Thiel, a serial tech founder, investor, and author of "Zero to One." Tim Ferriss was on sick leave, so Blake Masters, Thiel's co-author, reads questions sourced from Tim and his audience. Thiel shares his contrarian views on technology versus globalization, competition versus capitalism, and the overrated nature of failure. He discusses the importance of pursuing unique missions over following trends, his investment strategies, and his passion for fighting aging and death. Thiel also addresses criticisms of his stance on higher education, the role of philosophy in business, and his daily habits. He concludes by discussing his motivations for writing "Zero to One" and encouraging listeners to unlock the many great secrets left to be discovered.

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