"But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright Brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown." - Carl Sagan

If you feel like going on a one man crusade to change the world is what you want to do with your life go for it. If you want admiration for it make sure you win.