That's part of what's so crazy about it. I've "known" PG from afar via his writing since before reddit was a thing, and he has always seemed like a pretty decent guy, even when I disagree with him about something. "Levelheaded" is a word that comes to mind. Seems to have done him good to get out of SV; some of the folks there seem lost in their bubbles.

I don’t think this necessarily is evidence of his not being smart, as it could just as well be ascribed to malice.

Perhaps this will finally prompt Paul to stop giving him the benefit of the doubt though. I’ve long been flummoxed as to why he had continued to, long after it becoming obvious to most that it was not deserved.

Eh, he still seems pretty smart. The issue is more his narcissistic traits, pettiness and emotional weakness

Elon's vision is like Crypto exchange's balances, feeble at best when directly audited

I’ll help you. Soufflé