In physics we are introduced to Galileo, circa 15th century, then Newton circa 17th century, then Einstein, circa 20th century. It has been about five decades s

In physics we are introduced to Galileo, circa 15th century, then Newton circa 17th century, then Einstein, circa 20th century. It has been about five decades since Einstein lived and perhaps the academical community is still accommodating to his theories. You have to know first what is, before going beyond to what else could be. As for his suggestions and problem, I think society has already found the solution. Whenever you read of people who are considered to have made a great contribution to this world, you will notice that their parents are aristocrats, or business men, or judges, surgeons, rich people basically. The child of these people is free to spend their time as they wish, outside of the confinements of the current system and it is perhaps this freedom compounded with the networking and other means of influencing, which allows them to contribute so greatly. The only way to open the door to more people is by paying scientists as much as footballers are paid. However, while a footballer peaks in his late 20s, a scientist peaks in his late 30s, so even this approach would perhaps not address the issue and lead to a world of pop science which seems to be flourishing somewhat currently.