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Comment author: ChristianKl 13 April 2015 12:19:52PM 1 point [-]

Notice how Thiel mentions his idea about the importance of monopoly right before he alludes to something edgier. That's a bit odd, as talking about monopoly as a goal isn't very edgy at all.

Talking about monopoly can motivate a government to come and break up a business. That makes it risky for someone in a position like Thiels.

Comment author: knb 14 April 2015 12:48:32AM 1 point [-]

Yes, I agree that it can be risky. But he used the word "edgy" which has a different connotation, implying it would be perceived as extreme or socially unacceptable.

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