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PG is not a hero. He's just a guy.

The downgrading of exceptional individuals like PG to mediocrities is no healthier than placing them on pedestals.

>The downgrading of exceptional individuals like PG to mediocrities is no healthier than placing them on pedestals.

Recognizing that we're all just people is certainly healthier than placing people on pedestals.

It's obvious he's a person, the parent comment implies that's the extent of his achievements.

I don't think that extent of achievements equals heroism. History is filled with enormously productive people we judge very poorly for theirs.

He is just a guy, even if he is exceptionally good at business.