Peter Thiel's Apocalyptic Calculus: Mimetic Theory, AI Investment, and the Quest for the Katechon
Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel's deep engagement with René Girard's mimetic theory and Carl Schmitt's apocalyptic political theology reveals a worldview driving his investments in AI, Palantir, and nationalist politics. This investigation uncovers how Thiel fears both technological Armageddon *and* a globalist 'Antichrist,' positioning his ventures as potential bulwarks against the end times.