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Re:Ask HN: What can be done to prevent a climate catastrophe? by jogjayr on Wednesday October 10, 2018 @03:47AM (#18182850)
Good point about Einstein. It's true that bright minds also go after problems they think are important, regardless of what everyone else thinks.

Haranguing masses can decide what gets funded. Einstein's research didn't need much money, which worked out well for him. What if his genius had been in something that required more capital?

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Re:Ask HN: What can be done to prevent a climate catastrophe? by DoreenMichele on Wednesday October 10, 2018 @04:07AM (#18182933)
I think the short answer is "If he's a real genius, he either finds the capital or finds a cheaper way to do it."

The long answer is probably a screed that I would probably regret posting.

It's 1am here. Please, excuse me, but I think I'm done here for now.

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