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#31 Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue and Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

Aug 2, 2018 · 2h 38m
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  • Peter Thiel funded legal action against Gawker through Hulk Hogan to shut down the media company that had invaded privacy, demonstrating power of capital and strategy
  • Thiel's Zero to One philosophy emphasizes creating monopolies, doing something nobody else is doing, and thinking in contrarian ways about business
  • The conspiracy between Thiel and Hogan shows how powerful individuals can reshape outcomes and the importance of understanding hidden incentives

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