Peter Thiel believes that DC will never become a Tier 1 city for tech as it is primarily a government-centric town.Thiel argues that DC lacks the talent density necessary for real innovation in the tech industry.However, DC's proximity to regulators gives it a unique advantage, especially as tech industries face increasing regulation.The author disagrees with Thiel and believes that DC could still become a Tier 1 tech city in the next 5 to 10 years.