Tag: counter-elites
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The Triumph of Counter-Elites: How Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s Outsiders Are Reshaping American Power
Peter Thiel sees America’s political and cultural landscape shifting, with counter-elites rising to challenge traditional power structures. Led by figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reflects this outsider influence. Thiel argues that identity politics and celebrity culture are losing sway, while Silicon Valley is shifting away from…