WASHINGTON, January 1, 2016 – A 2016 email exchange between psychologist Robert Epstein and venture capitalist Peter Thiel foreshadowed the broader implications of the Brexit vote, suggesting it was merely the first sign of a powerful return to tribalism. This insightful observation, made well before the referendum, highlights a growing trend in global politics.
A Prediction Before the Vote
The conversation between Epstein and thiel anticipated a shift towards prioritizing group identity over broader political considerations.
- Robert Epstein predicted Brexit’s importance in a 2016 email to Peter Thiel.
- the core of the prediction centered on a resurgence of “tribalism” in politics.
- This exchange occurred before the actual Brexit referendum took place.
- The discussion suggests a broader pattern of political realignment based on identity.
Epstein wrote to Thiel, stating, “Brexit, just the beginning,” and further elaborated, “Return to tribalism, as a countermovement to…” The incomplete sentence hints at a rejection of globalization or supranational structures in favor of localized, identity-based affiliations. This early assessment demonstrates a keen understanding of
