![]() ![]() Even so, I didn’t know about him as a kid, even as I got into science and was going down a path that ultimately led to a career in science. Maybe one of the last great scientists that also captivated the imagination of society as a whole was Richard Feynman. Most of us would be hard pressed to name more than a few scientists, and most of them are known more for their advocacy than their actual science. They are not widely recognized in society. Arguably, scientists make more profound and lasting changes that have greater impact on our lives, providing the fundamental discoveries and insights that become the technologies that transform our world, our way of work, and even how we are entertained. However, conspicuously missing in this list are scientists. ![]() They impact our lives, creating the music and films we listen to and watch, the sporting feats that entertain us, and, in particular, the policies that govern our lives. They draw lots of attention and, in many cases, lots of money. These days, celebrities come in the form of musicians, actors, sometimes politicians, and athletes. ![]()
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