> He wrote how the masses need babysitters. This article seems to indicate the opposite of 'Masses need babysitters'. Libertarian is for free-markets and free flow of ideas. Let natural forces have more of a role, than this antiquated concept of nationalism, social welfare state, paternalism, etc. Libertarian ideals & by extension Thiel want less handholding and babysitting by the government.

>Right now he’s a lazy nobody who has convinced people he’s worth a number that means something special.

Hardly know how you can call him lazy when he's on the board of multiple companies and is the CEO of one. I'm sure he's consistently working 70 hour weeks and his impact with paypal on the world alone has made him an impactful and important figure.