The irony in Peter Thiel's rejection of government aid or interference lies in the fact that the internet, which has been instrumental in his success as the founder of PayPal and an early Facebook investor, was conceived and paid for by the US government. Despite his libertarian views and belief in self-reliance, his success is indirectly tied to government intervention.
Ever wonder why Silicon Valley seems omnipotent in every arena, not only in technology and business...
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