I used to get a lot of value form him, found him on JRE and he was going against wokeness which at the time I felt was a big issue and I read his bought his books and I still feel it has value
But I think he doesn't practice what he preaches now, his given into fiat incentives of fame, egagement, outrage and money and it takes a strong man to reject those incentives.
Not making an excuse for him, but I think we have to destory our heros and become our own heros