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I still can't believe he willingly worked at Intellectual Ventures -- largely considered the most egregious (successful?) patent troll. I still purchase, read, and enjoy each of his books... but I feel a small pang of guilt knowing that some of his ideas may have originated from a shady organization.

Neal, if you're reading... perhaps you could shed some light and assuage our misgivings?



He draws a distinction between Intellectual Ventures and Intellectual Ventures Labs (where he worked):

http://corporation9592.com/Intellectual_Ventures.html


Also ripping off all his fans (including myself) on his failed kickstarter.

Stick to books Neal.


I know a lot of people feel ripped off, but as a funder, I think it was a genuine, if failed, experiment, and I was glad to fund the attempt.

Pre-kickstarter: "They told us a true-to-life sword-based simulation wouldn't be any fun. Help us make one and prove them wrong"

Post-kickstarter: "They were right"




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