I can think of at least one strong reason why satoshi would like to sow doubt about his existence.
So in your example of a possible scenario he (Satoshi) would come out and pretend to be a total dick to not be outed properly as a genius?
Or perhaps satoshi
is a total dick. I mean, why not?
As I recall, the initial outing was not uttered by CSW.
Yes he did, he told various people 'in confidence' and left clues lying around in the hope they would be picked up.
https://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/bizarre-saga-craig-wright-latest-inventor-bitcoinA particularity dickish thing to do.
Jbear
In your opinion, what are the odds that CSW is Satoshi?
I would be interested in you stating in clear terms what probability you consider this to be true? I appreciate that certain things may be unknowable with present knowledge, but that is why we assign probabilities.
So please tell us what is your probability that CSW is Satoshi.