Billionaire Peter Thiel's History With Gawker

The video discusses Peter Thiel's secret funding of lawsuits against Gawker Media, including Hulk Hogan's case, and the implications for freedom of the press. Owen Thomas, who wrote about Thiel's sexuality, defends his actions, while Dan Rosensweig debates the ethics of privacy and public interest. The conversation extends to journalistic consequences and Thiel's role in Facebook's governance.

What was Peter Thiel's main criticism of Gawker Media?

• They were too lenient with their content.

• They supported freedom of the press.

• They built their business on humiliating people.

• They published false information.

Why does Owen Thomas claim he has no regrets about writing the story on Peter Thiel?

• He thinks it was an open secret in Silicon Valley.

• He believes it was a private matter.

• He wanted to harm Thiel's reputation.

• He was forced by his editor to write it.

What is Dan Rosensweig's main concern regarding personal information disclosure?

• It should be mandatory for everyone.

• It should be decided by journalists.

• It should be controlled by the individual.

• It should be publicly available.

What larger issue does the discussion highlight regarding billionaires and media?

• Billionaires should fund media lawsuits.

• Billionaires should own media companies.

• Billionaires should dictate media content.

• Billionaires should have no influence over media.

What is a potential consequence for journalists mentioned in the discussion?

• Increased freedom to write anything.

• Facing lawsuits from powerful individuals.

• Receiving more funding for stories.

• Gaining more public support.

What is unusual about Peter Thiel's position on Facebook's board?

• He is the CEO of Facebook.

• He is the only venture capitalist.

• He has no investment in Facebook.

• He has been on the board for an unusually long time.

What is the role of diversity of opinion on corporate boards, as discussed?

• It leads to conflicts and inefficiency.

• It is unnecessary and should be avoided.

• It is only important for small companies.

• It helps in making balanced decisions.