You're assuming I'm stupid or ignorant enough to do any of that stuff. I'm not a genius but I'm no fool.
-unwitting self inserting, usually with a conscious denial of the fact, but subconscious gives no fucks
-strengthening/ameliorating of the target inserted into (Because hey, who doesn't want to see themselves as strong, or special, or successful?)
-Example presented of cases related (Shirou-wanking)
Explain to me how these have to do with the subject's intelligence. Psychology, son.
Might I add, Satoshi shares not only your beliefs, dream jobs and train of thought, he shares your hobbies(comics and gundams, amongst others).