> And also in some ways unsatisfying, because he seems on a roll on some idea, but then he doesn't know the solution, and the proposal of hiring experts prompts nervous questions.

It’s a typical "compiler nerd" (any nerd) response. You don’t know something so you think you can outsource it to someone who has the required skills.

Which is fine in a limited sense. But if the problem is political then you might get other problems if you outsource it too much.