> I think what we have here is a high performing autist, either that or some form of sociopath: very intelligent and articulate, but decidedly lacking in empath

> I think what we have here is a high performing autist, either that or some form of sociopath: very intelligent and articulate, but decidedly lacking in empathy. The whole point of what Schneider has spent years writing and talking to the media about is security theatre etc. He is constantly trying to explain and encourage people to make risk decisions rationally, not emotionally. Characturing slightly, he is the opposite of the national-security loving ideologue who sounds sincere and caring, but really wants people to be more scared, because that gives them more power (consciously or not). Or do you think a more empathetic presentation is what is needed? For example, should he be saying something more like "A loud bang is undoubtedly scary in an airport, but there was no actual threat to life and the existing security systems caught the person, so I am personally very relaxed about this non-issue, and I feel others should be too." I could definitely see more empathy being helpful in his presentation, but his core message is good.