Part Two: Peter Thiel and the Anti-Christ | BEHIND THE BASTARDS
From Behind the Bastards
The discussion centers around Peter Thiel's controversial views on the Antichrist, exploring his beliefs and the implications of these ideas. The conversation also touches on broader themes of societal fear, particularly relating to the satanic panic, as highlighted by guest Sarah Marshall's new podcast tackling the historical and contemporary impacts of such fears.
Key Takeaways
- Sometimes the devil is in the details, but in this case, it's hilariously in Peter Cook's portrayal of Satan.
- The real test of faith seems to be why God would play judge over human misery—who's the real villain?
- In the cosmic comedy of life, the trickster might just be the most relatable character, even in hell.
- Peter Thiel believes science should make us immortal—perhaps instead he’s just selling snake oil with a tech twist.
- Bedazzled offers a surprisingly nuanced take on good vs. evil—surprising coming from a comedy about making deals with the devil.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Dr. Strangelove (media)
- Sarah Marshall (person)
- You're Wrong About (book)
- Carl Schmitt (person)
- Rene Girard (person)
- One World or None (book)
- National Committee on Atomic Information (company)
- Facebook (company)
- Dudley Moore (person)