The soundbites might bother you because they shouldn't necessarily be soundbites. He has a thorough understanding of the history of technology and is willing to explain bitcoin in depth (for HOURS) in that context.

One technique I use to try to find the truth is to see who is willing to defend their ideas, long form, in public. Or debate. In today's world one side of the argument doesn't even show up for the argument- they just hit-and-run FUD.