..just as there are no famous scientists anymore. Seriously, how many of you can remember the names of Nobel prize winners after the 1960s? Fame is almost as fi

..just as there are no famous scientists anymore. Seriously, how many of you can remember the names of Nobel prize winners after the 1960s? Fame is almost as fickle as Luck and in many ways more so. In our day and time, being recognized by our peers is fame enough. Aspiring to be famous well beyond your chosen discipline requires more than genius. The right moment in time. A moment right not just for you but for your entire field. A moment that captures the imagination of people who have nothing to do with your work, but can still feel its impact. And sometimes, even that is not enough. Case in point: How many of you know the name of the person who discovered/invented/designed Viagra? :-)