The more important point (in addition to your point I mean) is that DHH is not in any particular position vs. a random smart internet person to come up with the

The more important point (in addition to your point I mean) is that DHH is not in any particular position vs. a random smart internet person to come up with these thoughts. But when people read what he says (similar to when people read what any notable or internet celeb thinks (say PG as one example)) is becomes 100x more believable (to some people) important or noteworthy. I see this now with Bill Gates opining about covid (on CNN on what appears to be a regular basis). Now yes Bill has done work with vaccines and has a great deal to say but the main reason CNN puts him on (as opposed to others) is that he is Bill Gates the Billionaire and somehow they feel his take on things is more significant. Or in reality it will get people to watch CNN so they can sell advertising. He is not the most important or credible person in these areas (the people with actual education and working experience who Bill talks to are, right?) but he is presented on TV as being all knowing about solving the problems (which he could be correct about).