"I've heard countless tales of people going into science after being inspired by the astronauts on their moonwalks" Similar, I remember reading somewhere (no r

"I've heard countless tales of people going into science after being inspired by the astronauts on their moonwalks" Similar, I remember reading somewhere (no reference on this though) that many went into the law after watching "LA Law" in the 80's. "it will attract a wide variety of people (maybe even minorities and women) into careers that create value for our economy" On a societal level that is fine. But on an individual level maybe not as much. Any person evaluating risk has to focus on the down side not just the upside of whatever decision they make. If they are making the decision for the wrong reason that could be a problem for them. Where the "wrong reason" is thinking it is a way to get rich or extending college dorm life.