The initial few paragraphs are dense and wordy, but once the author gets past introducing their frame of reference, the $4000 words drop off and the writing is

The initial few paragraphs are dense and wordy, but once the author gets past introducing their frame of reference, the $4000 words drop off and the writing is much clearer and the article becomes readable. It's worth getting past the entrance paragraphs, as there are some worthwhile strong points being made.