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Leak Exposes Members of Peter Thiel’s Secretive ‘Dialog’ Society

A leak has exposed over 200 members of Peter Thiel's secretive 'Dialog' society, including high-profile tech and political figures. The group's retreat agenda reportedly covers topics from cult-building and sex to preparing for World War III, and an associated app offers matchmaking.

This leak reveals the extensive network of powerful individuals connected to Thiel's influence and raises questions about the group's potential impact on policy and culture.

Key details

• The leaked list includes notable figures such as Chamath Palihapitiya, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, Meta board director Charlie Songhurst, Renaissance Technologies CEO Peter Brown, and Microsoft Xbox President Sarah Bond.
• Senator Cory Booker is also named in the leak, drawing criticism for his association with the group.
• Colorado Governor Jared Polis's inclusion has sparked discussion, with commenters linking it to his recent shift toward more conservative policies.
• The Dialog society's retreat agenda reportedly includes panels on cult-building, sex, and prepping for World War III.

Discussion angles

• Commenters question Cory Booker's judgment, noting he was the only Democrat to support Jared Kushner's father's appointment.
• The leak is seen as explaining Colorado Governor Polis's recent rightward shift on progressive policies.
• The quote from Thiel comparing Mordor to a rational technological civilization and Gandalf to a warmonger is highlighted as revealing his worldview.
• The group's extreme agenda topics, including World War III prep and matchmaking features, are raising concerns about the nature of the network.