Thiel is smart enough to support Trump from the beginning despite all the disagreement from his circles. Although I think he is somewhat an extremist but with a vision. I think there will be change, and in good way.
When millions of apps are competing for the 20~30 spots on the mobile phone screen, demand will define the scale of supply, which will destine to shrink. But I disagree with the word "doom". The author use it to attract eyeball mainly.