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 involvement with Gawker Media?

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What was the outcome of the lawsuit involving Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media?

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How did Thiel justify his financial support for Hogan's lawsuit against Gawker?

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What were Owen Thomas's thoughts on the story he wrote about Peter Thiel?

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What is the significance of discussing open secrets according to Owen Thomas?

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What concerns were raised about the power of billionaires in journalism?

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How did the discussion address the consequences for journalists and their actions?

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