Richard Feynman, for me, is the clearest counterexample to this essay. In his prime, he was one of the top physicists in the field, having some of the best idea

Richard Feynman, for me, is the clearest counterexample to this essay. In his prime, he was one of the top physicists in the field, having some of the best ideas, and he was still a captivating speaker who could convey complex ideas in an interesting and informative way.