Some years ago I had friend who was really really smart, he could run rings around me, but maybe due to a terrible childhood he was always making bad decisions. My nickname for him was “Smart Fool.” He saw the truth in the nickname and wore it proudly. Anyways due to his bad decision making he was constantly going from having lots of money to living on the street. He had massive highs and lows in his life. Last time I heard from him he was living under a bridge in LA and some doctor was trying to have him committed to a mental hospital. I hope that he’s still alive and has conquered his demons.
Elon reminds me a bit of him.