This thread very basically shows that Alex's entire modus operandus relies on the
Wishful Thinking fallacy. He wants his inventions to work so badly that he believes that they do. He actually believes a ring that he invented in his bedroom will confer immortality. He actually believes that a pill will erase ugliness. It's sad, because you know that the reason he believes this is because he has a horrible self-image and wants to validate himself.
