Ask HN: Whom do you admire, look up to, think of as an idol, a mentor?
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James Burke.
I know he got a HUGE boost in popularity recently on Reddit and HN, but I grew up with archaic copies of his videos on VHS from the public library. Throughout the years, I've always been blown away by Connections' ability to explain the impact of science in an interesting and fun way.
I heartily feel that the general public would have a much greater interest in science if the history behind the science was taught in school in a manner similar to Burke's manner.
I know he got a HUGE boost in popularity recently on Reddit and HN, but I grew up with archaic copies of his videos on VHS from the public library. Throughout the years, I've always been blown away by Connections' ability to explain the impact of science in an interesting and fun way.
I heartily feel that the general public would have a much greater interest in science if the history behind the science was taught in school in a manner similar to Burke's manner.
Right now I'd have to say my favorites are: Ray Kurzweil Elong Musk Michio Kaku
I'm sure there are plenty of wonderful ones that I overlooked, but these came to mind. (I'm probably just in a physics-kind-of-mood, plus I <3 inventors.)