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>This is not the first time Thiel has publicly discussed apocalyptic themes and the Antichrist.
Here is the full interview
A.I., Mars and Immortality: Are We Dreaming Big Enough? | Interesting Times with Ross Douthat
600,052 views Jun 26, 2025 Interesting Times with Ross Douthat
The billionaire Peter Thiel is unimpressed with our pace of innovation. In this episode, he critiques artificial intelligence, longevity science and space travel — and warns that our lack of progress could lead to catastrophic outcomes, including the emergence of the Antichrist.
01:02 What does stagnation mean in 2025?
06:44 Peter Thiel's case for more progress and innovation
12:06 Does taking more scientific risk include life extension?
16:05 Peter Thiel's political history
19:47 Did Trump live up to Thiel's expectations?
26:58 Does Elon Musk even want to go to Mars?
29:32 How Thiel defines A.I.
35:09 Is A.I. too modest an ambition?
37:14 How will the human race evolve? Should it?
44:10 Thiel's critique of Silicon Valley
45:37 Who is the real Antichrist?