Are they? Sure, compared to the great scientists of the past. But that word "great" is important. As a general rule, when you compare the best things in one c

Are they? Sure, compared to the great scientists of the past. But that word "great" is important. As a general rule, when you compare the best things in one category with the average things in another, the first category tends to come out looking better. See also various comparisons in music, literature, etc., etc.