The Rest Is Politics: Leading 41. Reid Hoffman: Bankrolling Biden to beat Trump, the "PayPal Mafia", and Musk's messiah complex
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Oct 22, 2023 
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and a leading AI company, joins Rory and Alastair to discuss life in Silicon Valley, working with Musk and Thiel, the future of AI, and the benefits of deep friendships.
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Opposition to Trump
- Reid Hoffman strongly opposes Donald Trump, viewing him as corrupt, narcissistic, and unfit for leadership.
- Trump's disregard for the rule of law and democratic principles makes him a dangerous figure.
Thiel's Support for Trump
- While Reid Hoffman acknowledges the challenge of Peter Thiel's support for Trump, he struggles to comprehend the justification for it.
- He believes there is no coherent moral or ethical basis for backing someone who erodes democratic values.
Crisis of Democracy
- The world faces a crisis of democracy, with far-right movements gaining traction globally.
- While not the worst period in history, it demands urgent action to uphold the rule of law and democratic principles.