Is the honey man crazy or a genius?

One man's unusual ambition to stockpile 2,500 jars of honey has sparked debate about whether his actions are those of a madman or a genius. The man, a beekeeper from near Simrishamn, Sweden, aims to create a honey inheritance for his children, driven by anxieties over the future of Swedish honey production.

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But now I have seen on SVT Nyheter Skåne (6/8) about a certain man outside Simrishamn, and I have realized that I have probably gotten off lightly after all.

He expresses concern that pesticides, diseases, and climate change threaten the industry. While this might initially seem logical, experts, including an entomology docent, assert that there is no imminent risk of bee extinction. The author points out that a world without honey would imply a world without bees, leading to far greater problems than honey scarcity.

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Wow.

The sheer scale of the collection, stored in a cellar accessible only through a small hatch in the kitchen floor, has led to comparisons with elaborate comic book heists. Even the man's children reportedly laugh at his endeavor, though he believes they will appreciate it later. The article contrasts this with the more manageable, albeit still sometimes irritating, habit of parents leaving unwanted items with their children, like a green glass apple.

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But I really believe that they will appreciate it, later.