> The person created probably close to trillions of value to humanity (his LEDs spawned multiple new industries), yet he was compensated less than what I make w

> The person created probably close to trillions of value to humanity (his LEDs spawned multiple new industries), yet he was compensated less than what I make with web development. While decrying unfairness towards a single researcher, you seem to ignore the contribution of who knows how many people comprising "multiple new industries". I mean, the people working in those industries also contributed to those trillions, no? It definitely seems unfair to Nakamura. Just pointing out it's really hard to be fair to everyone, as your comment inadvertently proves. At least he got a Nobel prize, which means both recognition and money.