I thought of Vitalik as more like Edison, and Dan more like Nikola Tesla.....however, Dan admitted that Vitalik is better at math than Dan.
I would have to research Vitalik in-depth to determine who he resembles.
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I haven't read much about Vitalik so would refrain from commenting about him. However, in a face off at North American Bitcoin Conference, Vitalik look hesitated, almost uncomfortable (avoiding eye contact). Wherein, Dan's aura exudes confidence. The analogy about Tesla, because both are driven by a selfless almost altruistic approach, to give more to the world without expectations.
I'd question whether any ardent follower of Austrian economics is able to be selfless, given the massive holes in the logic that Austrian economics - a minor variant on the neo-classical economic systems that have brought us the joys of the modern corporatist state. To be selfless requires enough understanding of selfishness to conquer it, not to embrace it...