>>13280090>flunked out of academic astronomyHe has a Ph.D., so no, he didn't.
>cope acceptance from sissy retard nerds randos who watch too much tv, not from the people he wanted to be his peersPlenty of social elites accept him, just not turbo autists on here.
>as a reddit reaction face, not as a significant figure in astrophysics He's literally the most well-known living astrophysicist.
>except the university of texasBet you he could walk in the door and get a research position there with a few handshakes. Social clout opens more doors for you than you're comfortable admitting.