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Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Describe Thiel’s concept of a creative monopoly and outline why he thinks it’s the best business plan for a startup

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Explain why Thiel believes competition is bad for business.

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What’s the difference between definite and indefinite optimism? How does this difference affect the development of technology?

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