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Elon Musk.
Not just because of what he does, but why he does it.
Most players at that level are in it for some insatiable desire for power. I don't think Elon is. I think Elon made his fortune with Paypal and has been doing what he enjoys since.
I believe he pursues space travel because he is a geek in love with the stars, not for fame or fortune.

To have achieved his position and influence without being corrupted is heroic.
To use that position to elevate mankind as a species is legendary.

[–] [Deleted] 3 points (+3|-0)

There are definitely worse things to be involved in than space travel. It is a hell of a lot more important than humans have been treating it.

[–] xyzzy 3 points (+3|-0)

Yeah, Musk is what I would call crazy in a good way. I wonder where he gets the energy from to handle all his companies.

I mean building rockets is now a common hobby among silicon valley billionaires, but that's not enough for Elon. He Also needs a car company, a solar company, a boring company, Hyperloop, Whatever Neural Lance does and more.

[–] PhunkyPlatypus 5 points (+5|-0)

Richard Feynman. He was a brilliant self made scientist. Who was inflicted with an eternal pursuit of knowledge. His contributions through multiple fields of physics is simply astounding, from his participation on the Manhattan project to his expertise on the challenger disaster.

His distaste for authority, his love for practical jokes and bongos, all around he was an amazing man, a phenomenal scientist and a great human being.

[–] jobes 3 points (+3|-0)

Claus Claussen Sr. - creator of Claussen's Pickles. Not only is the pickle delicious, but the FTC blocked his company from being acquired by Vlassic because the acquisition would create a refrigerated pickle monopoly

[–] [Deleted] 2 points (+2|-0)

I don't really have anyone. I respect my best friend and an old teacher for vdry different reasons but no hero worship. What about you OP?

[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

Trump is one even though he isn't perfect. He was the best at the time and what we needed. Jim because he was unapologetically honest and himself.

[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

Jim was a unique fucking guy for sure. Even if his interviews are rambling nonesense. I have nothing but reapect for Trump. Built a business empire and hopefully saves American from the invasion.

[–] smallpond -2 points (+0|-2)

Should we know who Jim is?

[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

Yes, you should. This is a small enough place to know what my biggest interest is. This is not an egotistical assumption it's just that this place is still small enough to know other people and what they usually post.