How could a theoretical mathematician not be massively disconnected from the reality of life for the ordinary person? We usually celebrate their quirks until they come into conflict like this.

I agree, how could he --also being so smart.

It's a good reason not to take his advice about the real world--like how to manage AI's trajectory.

The cancer example illustrates this gap perfectly. He thoughtfully crafted the point, and defeated himself in argument.

Unless it was a move?