Is Peter Thiel the target of Pope Leo’s Gandalf quote? An investigation.
Summary
An Ars Technica analysis of Pope Leo's Gandalf reference in Magnifica Humanitas, and how it intersects with Peter Thiel, Tolkien, and AI governance. It frames a tension between tech libertarianism and religious-moral guidance, noting media coverage and quotes. The piece suggests a quieter, human-centered vision for tech.