Similarities between Elizabeth Holmes and Sam MacMintfrey

Both Elizabeth Holmes and Sam MacMintfrey displayed a level of delusion. They believed that by telling their side of the story, everyone would immediately understand and sympathize. This delusion, coupled with their ability to persuade and make people feel important, played a role in their success and downfall. While Holmes was better at humanizing herself during her testimony, MacMintfrey's time on the stand showcased his obvious lying, arrogant demeanor, and a tendency to give word-salad answers that made him appear untrustworthy.