I think it's incredible what we can do with a medium like the Internet. It is a shame that so much intellectual capacity gets tied up in academic glory-seeking

I think it's incredible what we can do with a medium like the Internet. It is a shame that so much intellectual capacity gets tied up in academic glory-seeking, and it's refreshing to see that the power of the connectivity of the Internet can let a lay person make stronger connections than a secretive academic. Hopefully this and other stories like this will promote more active communication and sharing of ideas over silenced and competition for publication credit.