When confronted with his actions 2 simpler explanations than "booksmart, but not real life smart" are: - A scammer (unethical, independent of intelligence) -

When confronted with his actions 2 simpler explanations than "booksmart, but not real life smart" are: - A scammer (unethical, independent of intelligence) - Not smart at all I do not understand how someone see his actions and concludes: he is book smart only. Especially since he has expressed anti-intellectual views. EDIT: expanded, removed non-charitable