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[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 19 points 5 months ago

The difference between a crackpot and a visionary is their understanding of the current best knowledge. Galileo knew astronomy. Newton identified the gaps in math. Einstein understood Newtonian physics. Disruptors don't just challenge the status quo, they know the status quo well enough to explain why its wrong.

[–] ch00f@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I always like bringing up Franz Reichelt. Everyone thought he was crazy.

[–] Cosmos7349@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Well I mean tbf... "The parachute failed to deploy and he plummeted 57 metres (187 ft) to his death."

[–] remotelove@lemmy.ca 4 points 5 months ago

That was the moment he ceased being crazy.

[–] june@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Because you clearly have a lot of crackpots in your employ. Or your basement, maybe.

[–] III@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago

Same as the billionaire high school dropout. Except the one on the right would be a small leaflet.