I think the "mad" in "mad scientist" makes it form a compound word - that doesn't suggest the person is clinically insane. To me, I hear "mad scientist" and I t

I think the "mad" in "mad scientist" makes it form a compound word - that doesn't suggest the person is clinically insane. To me, I hear "mad scientist" and I think: - Very knowledgeable across a range of studies - Likes to build homebrew projects - Impressive work ethic and devotion to projects - Does it not for money or fame, but just because it's what they do