Snowden became one of the most famous people in the world, and a hero to millions, and a villains to millions. Without knowing his personal utility function it’

Snowden became one of the most famous people in the world, and a hero to millions, and a villains to millions. Without knowing his personal utility function it’s hard to say whether he feels that this was a net positive for him, but some people care deeply about their legacy and “going down in the history books.”