The next Google (later revealed to be Facebook) turned out to be located 1.7-1.8 miles from Stanford by bike/car, almost exactly within the 5-mile prediction radius; the speaker was already involved with Facebook but didn't recognize it as the 'next Google' at the time, suggesting both predictive accuracy and personal blindspots.
factualpending
Speaker
Peter ThielEvidence Quote
“the next Google was Facebook and it was located 1.7 mil by bike 1.8 mil by car from where I gave that talk”
Created: 8/11/2026, 8:06:54 AM
My Notes
Loading notes...