I hope that scientists who have their reputations bound up in its history don't waste their time trying to stake claim to it. They will, but there are lessons

I hope that scientists who have their reputations bound up in its history don't waste their time trying to stake claim to it. They will, but there are lessons to be had. For instance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_brothers_patent_war https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_brothers_patent_war, which consumed half the energy of a brilliant man and did little for the progress of the world.