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The Contrarian

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Max Chafkin

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A New York Times Notable Book, this biography delves into the life of venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel, a powerful figure at the intersection of tech, business, and politics. Since the late 1990s dot-com bubble, few have influenced Silicon Valley as profoundly as Thiel. This billionaire has operated behind the scenes, shaping aspects of our daily lives and the balance of power between Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Washington. Despite his significant impact, Thiel remains a mysterious public figure. Max Chafkin's comprehensive biography explores Thiel's unique life and worldview, tracing his journey from the child of immigrant parents to a conservative thought leader at Stanford, and his founding of PayPal and Palantir. It highlights his early investments in Facebook and SpaceX and his connections with tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. The narrative reveals Thiel's efforts to extend his influence beyond Silicon Valley, including funding the lawsuit that took down Gawker and supporting far-right political candidates, notably Donald Trump in 2016. Eye-opening and meticulously reported, this biography offers an incisive portrait of a singular leader and the tech industry's rapid growth, marked by both excitement and controversy.