Active Bomb-Maker vs.
Passive Connoisseur

Psychological Profile Comparison

Compulsion Outlet

Expected: Active

Repetitive building, testing, detonation

Observed: Cole

Repetitive viewing, cataloging, mental hoarding

Dopamine Source

Expected: Active

Completion of physical task

Observed: Cole

Acquisition of theoretical knowledge

Relationship to Failure

Expected: Active

Necessary for refinement

Observed: Cole

Unacceptable threat to the 'pure' concept

Risk Tolerance

Expected: Active

Handling volatiles, legal exposure

Observed: Cole

Zero—remains digital and safe

Ego Defense

Expected: Active

Idealization of self as expert creator

Observed: Cole

Idealization of the bomb as eternal, flawless idea