He had the courage of his convictions. Though a bit of mathematical insight could have shown that if the world was flat then gravity would not diminish with height. Some people just prefer practical experiments to theoretical calculations.

If he quietly did his thing I’d understand but it was in part a show for attention. When this happens other Darwin Awards candidates are springing into existence. Maybe it is not bad after all. However, as a human, I feel bad for the guy. Hope others learn something from his lesson

I'm sure they will. Probably starting with the clear need for more parachutes.

Darwin award would assume he had no children.

Darwin doesn't require you have no children, just that you remove yourself from the genepool through complete and utter stupidity. if you do it before having children all the better, but not necessary.

Didnt know this part. Maybe his current offspring learn a good deal from the tragedy..

Article says he had no living relatives, so Darwin Award for sure.