I would say making a move like be did brought him into laser focus, and into more contact with like-minded individuals that only amplified his knowledge and commitment. We can all grow our minds if we apply ourselves.
Second, if someone makes a movie about you, that does not expand your knowledge into wide areas or into depths of world knowledge.
Third, no one individual can become an expert on all things based on knowing other like-minded individuals.
My point was, it seems too many of his worshipers now come to his altar asking for his opinion on all things ... and forgiveness.