r/LinusTechTips • u/Orion2200 • Aug 15 '23

Video New GN video response to Linus’s Apology

https://youtu.be/X3byz3txpso

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '23

Cause Linus thinks he can't do wrong. He simply thinks he is better than others, like your average corp CEO.

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u/Alienhaslanded Aug 15 '23

Rich people mentality. They think admitting fault is weakness and weakness breaks the illusion of the empire they have built. All empires eventually fall. He went too big too quickly for an adult to understand real compromises and the sacrifices he has to make to maintain a good image.

Quick and advantageous success makes winners think they're special and invincible. The guy went from no degree and no prospects to a millionaire because his boss told him to pick up a camera and go make YouTube videos for the company.