Ask HN: What are your thoughts on the Thiel Fellowship?

There was a very good discussion on it, here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1799700

I think it's a really interesting way to challenge established social structures. Schooling into the 20s is a pretty recent invention, and one which is more and more lucrative for the providers of eduction. Opening up new alternatives could play a part in challenging the future growth of tuition, because college then wouldn't be the only visible way to make a good living.

I am 2 months shy of 21 or I would have definitely applied. :(

he wants to start a cargo cult, apparently.