There's a huge difference between 'significantly more value' and literally thousands of times more value. Had Brin been content to continue in academia after pu

There's a huge difference between 'significantly more value' and literally thousands of times more value. Had Brin been content to continue in academia after publishing his original research, and left the implementation and the riches to someone else, would we say that he had contributed virtually nothing? It's a myth that our economic system rewards people in direct proportion to the value they create.