The part about the rocket scientist just irked me. Why are you trying to impress upon someone else your beliefs on the importance of money? Some of the brightest people I know are also the most distant from material goods; as long as they have a fully belly and a roof over their heads, they are completely satisfied working on what they want, regardless of monetary compensation.
Of course, HN is full of people chasing after money, but personally, I have a great respect for people who perform great work for the sake of great work, and I would NEVER chastise them for not hungering for wealth.
The part about the rocket scientist just irked me. Why are you trying to impress upon someone else your beliefs on the importance of money? Some of the brightest people I know are also the most distant from material goods; as long as they have a fully belly and a roof over their heads, they are completely satisfied working on what they want, regardless of monetary compensation.
Of course, HN is full of people chasing after money, but personally, I have a great respect for people who perform great work for the sake of great work, and I would NEVER chastise them for not hungering for wealth.