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That kind of charisma is toxic pretty much by definition.

Also, when was the last time someone running an ethically clean and successful charity or social enterprise got the kind of press people like Holmes do?

Holmes is a rich narcissistic kook, but Theranos was the product of a business culture which values hyper-driven narcissistic kooks who surround themselves with exploitation and drama over steady mature professionalism.



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