So, sure, you are smart and clever, but no.
So, sure, you are smart and clever, but no.
Just look the other way and try to learn something from him.
With all the things he has accomplished and his competence across different fields, I don’t mind him being arrogant sometimes. He is working in the area of fundamentals of science, so of course there will be bold claims made - anyone can judge for themself if they hold water.
Science in institutions is often stuck in its entrenched paths and few people dare (or cannot afford) to step outside and try new things, especially across different fields. I believe people like Wolfram, who have earned the knowledge and experience to be able to make a serious attempt on advancing science in new and different ways, are a very valuable resource for humanity, even if they may not succeed.
For me it was trying to pass his employees work as if it were his own, through NDAs and lawsuits, like happened in this case:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_110 https://www.complex-systems.com/abstracts/v15_i01_a01/
We only know this case because the employee fought back. Makes one wonder how many similar cases happened but never surfaced.