You'd be better served by using his Jepsen series as an opportunity to learn how to evaluate and break databases yourself instead of waiting to be spoonfed. A

You'd be better served by using his Jepsen series as an opportunity to learn how to evaluate and break databases yourself instead of waiting to be spoonfed. A $DATABASE_COMPANY was recently looking to hire somebody to be a dedicated database breaker. The Jepsen series was mentioned in the job post. Worshipping celebrity is unhealthy in what should be an engineering profession and is a sign of a deeply embedded pop culture. Don't be lazy.