don't you have time to think
in reviewing richard feynman's book freeman dyson suggests that scientists who become icons must not only be geniuses but also performers playing to the crowd and enjoying public acclaim
what's needed are sharp and witty remarks that make good headlines
besides being a famous joker and a famous genius the third quality needed to become a public icon is wisdom
i think christopher alexander has neither the wish to be an icon nor the talent for entertaining the public