Peter Thiel's Dark Enlightenment and the De-Globalization Agenda
A new book by Paolo Perulli, titled 'Peter Thiel: L'America oggi,' offers a systematic analysis of Peter Thiel, a key figure in the de-globalization debate. Thiel's vision, known as Dark Enlightenment or Neoreaction, has helped shift Silicon Valley from left to right. His project aims to sever the historical link between democracy, techno-science, and the market, consolidating power among a techno-capitalist elite. The book's title references Robert Altman's 1993 film 'Short Cuts,' framing Thiel as a protagonist in a new crisis of American culture.
Key facts
- Paolo Perulli authored the book 'Peter Thiel: L'America oggi'.
- The book analyzes Peter Thiel's role in de-globalization.
- Thiel's ideology is termed Dark Enlightenment or Neoreaction.
- Thiel has contributed to shifting Silicon Valley's political alignment from left to right.
- His project aims to dissolve the link between democracy, techno-science, and market.
- The goal is to maintain economic and political power for a techno-capitalist elite.
- The book's title references Robert Altman's 1993 film 'Short Cuts'.
- The article was published on doppiozero on July 7, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Thiel
- Paolo Perulli
- Robert Altman
Institutions
- doppiozero
- Silicon Valley
Locations
- America
- Silicon Valley