Yes, yes, the author probably is that obtuse. Articles like this are part of a tendency among some people to think that by taking a contrary position they are

Yes, yes, the author probably is that obtuse. Articles like this are part of a tendency among some people to think that by taking a contrary position they are somehow more insightful. It's worth noting that Levandowski did not steal secrets and give them to a struggling startups - which is still wrong, but a lot more sympathetic. He stole from one goliath and gave to another goliath - this behavior does not stimulate innovation.