The reality is individuals, even at or near the top, do not have much power over how the global/Western political system works.
Everyone at or near the top is enmeshed in circles of people, money, and power.
When power in the system is applied, as in Gaza, I doubt Thiel has any say in how his products are used.
A good analogy for how political power works is in the video below, which describes how big banks and huge funds have entirely captured not just the world’s money supply but also what money even is.
The only way we the plebs can affect any of this is make our views known. We have a weak position but our opinions do matter.
My sense is Thiel is not evil. His embarrassment and fumbling are likely symptoms of his knowing the slaughter in Gaza is horrible and he is powerless.
Many people, myself included, do not even want to participate in the system since it strongly feels like making a pact with the devil.
That’s the world. Some of us are in the thick of it, making the world turn.
Some of us become artists, hermits or monks.
I have a clear conscience but am also aware that I do not face the moral conundrums Thiel faces daily.
The truth is the world needs Peter Thiels and also artists, hermits and monks. ABN
Government debt explained; and why the whole world is trapped
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