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I can't see anything that would remotely justify that. Looks like excellent advice all round. HN cynicism again I guess.

It's bizarre to suggest Vint Cerf has anything to prove in such a manner at this point.

Not suggesting that at all. Just suggesting that the man is doing a fine job. While pointing out that "be a public figure who people can look up to and make Google look good by association" currently is his actual job description.

Interesting way of looking at it, and I actually think it applies to a lot of advice.

> What sort of X advice would look good if I gave it? True for almost every public figure or anyone courting fame. It's all about appearances, not being useful.