The idea that mental illness is nothing more than a label we give to those with a different perception of the world is extremely naive. I used to subscribe to i

The idea that mental illness is nothing more than a label we give to those with a different perception of the world is extremely naive. I used to subscribe to it too until I saw what schizophrenia looks in real life. I don't think I've ever seen a human being more miserable than my friend who has it. The suffering is very real and severe. There is a very fine line between eccentric and schizophrenic. So the big deal here imo is that this man was able to do such an amazing work despite his condition.