Comment by ben_w

> the truth is that he's accomplished some crazy things.

I would argue: yes, to the extent that a leader gets to be described as having "accomplished" the work of the team.

It's not nothing, to be a visionary and charismatic leader!

But at the same time… when the reality distortion field seems to be in the process of transforming into a cult of personality, I think it's fair to ask if he'll ever again do something like a new SpaceX or a new Tesla, either as a maker or an investor.

I'm not sure when the cut-off between the two states, RDF and cult, would be. Not unreasonable to say it was when he libelled the cave diver, but there are other times it could've been.