Yes, the assholishness probably comes from the same place as the drive that makes things happen. However, Linus isn't a lone scientist, he's a leader, so exerci

Yes, the assholishness probably comes from the same place as the drive that makes things happen. However, Linus isn't a lone scientist, he's a leader, so exercising more self control will make him more effective. He isn't going to lose his drive, he's just going to discipline his expression of emotions. He does seem to grok this so I'm not worried.