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Peter Thiel and George Gilder debate on "The Prospects for Technology and Economic Growth"

Intercollegiate Studies Institute · 49.1K views · 2012-03-15 · 1:16:27

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A 2012 debate between Peter Thiel and George Gilder on whether technological progress and economic growth are accelerating or decelerating, moderated by William Davidow.

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Cited for Thiel's technological stagnation thesis, especially his argument that energy costs offset IT productivity gains.

Recommended by 1 HN people across 1 months · HN mentions 2012–2012

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kylebrown · 2012-05 · Strong recommendation

And if you have an extra hour, its well worth it to listen to Thiel in this more recent debate on the broader issue: Peter Thiel and George Gilder debate on "The Prospects for Technology and Economic Growth" [VIDEO]

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kylebrown · 2012-09 · Criticism

A real piece of work. I hadn't seen his wiki article before I watched him debate Peter Thiel on "Accelerating or Decelerating? Prospects for technology and economic growth" [VIDEO]

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kylebrown · 2012-08 · Reference

> The truth is, we may well be in the largest slowdown of technological growth in human history. Economist Tyler Cowen calls this the “great stagnation.” relevant relink: Peter Thiel and George Gilder debate the prospects for technology and economic growth[1]. The basis of Thiel's argument comes down to the price of energy. He's bearish. He notes that Warren Buffet's biggest bet, which is on trains that transport 40% by volume coal, is a bet that clean, cheap energy tech will fail. [1] [VIDEO]

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