Peter Thiel: The Rise Of The Machines And Xi, The CCP, and SBF (Hugh Hewitt, 2023)

In this special edition of the Hugh Hewitt Show, Hugh interviews Peter Thiel, a tech investor and author, about the rise of AI, its potential dangers, and its impact on society and business. The conversation shifts to the threat posed by China, particularly the Chinese Communist Party's technological advancements and global ambitions. They discuss China's co-option of various sectors like Wall Street, Hollywood, and universities, and debate whether Silicon Valley is patriotic. Thiel expresses concerns about TikTok being an AI weapon directed at the US and suggests strategies for countering China's influence. The discussion also covers American politics, the Republican Party's stance on China, and the challenges of addressing the drug problem in America. Finally, they touch on crypto, its original libertarian ideals, and the dangers of its capitalist-communist fusion.