Our social heros reflect a rather distorted value system. Mr Ralston amputated his own arm. The intrinsic value of this experience is A. his life B. an example of what can happen when even the experienced and knowledgeable "get stupid" as pilot's call it. As a society , are we to A. emulate the man and put ourselves in harm's way, hoping we have the physical courage to perform similar acts or B. evaluate what he did wrong and avoid the same laissez faire hubris? Those are the parameters of this lesson and value to society. His lawsuit and adulation as a "bad ass" reflect a value system cheaper and duller than the multitool he used.