Well, Hodges is supposedly a very intelligent man, even though he is socially inept. So with that in mind, I would say he would....but then........hmmm, looking at the character and his overall demeanor....liking the safety of the lab walls, being a "sad, pathetic, geek"......maybe not, seeing why would he need to if he doesn't venture far from the things he considers his "safety zones" to put it to work. I dunno