extremely, I absolutely agree with you if the "pathological behaviour" is exhibited in an interesting way. "Always pushing the limits" has been an attitude that taught me a lot of interesting things in the past, at least in programming.

The only provision I would make is: know the difference between pushing the limits and doing your work. And if you discover something by mistake, be free enough to admit it was a mistake.

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