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Scientists and engineers have long been the engine of progression for societies. I think it's a shame that people don't have more of an appreciation at the technological and scientific wonders of the modern world. But like you said "At least it's the first thing on Hacker News" :D

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We don't get the credit because we're nerds; The suits will.

Suits believe they are progressing things. And the rest will always credit the nearest authoritative looking type.

Worse still, many scientist and engineers credit the suits themselves.

That's a relatively recent thing. Back in the day, engineers like Brunel were rock stars.

To my ears you're saying, "Nerds are high status; They're valued above CEOs and politicians (or historical equivalents) for most of history."

I'm saying, "Suits are overvalued. And nerds are undervalued even by themselves. That's always been true with periodic exceptions."

And I don't mean "suits" as a pejorative; I'm not using it in contempt. It's a fact that people of that class wear them.

Actually, I like wearing them.

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