Typically, inventors that made 'too big' breakthroughs is ignored by the academic community (unless they have massive credentials, in which case they are dragged through the mud instead) 
Maybe they try to patent their invention.
Oops, the Invention Secrecy Act of 1952 classifies it for national security reasons.
5000+ inventions are currently classified in the US.
Oops, the Invention Secrecy Act of 1952 classifies it for national security reasons.
5000+ inventions are currently classified in the US.
What then?
They approach venture capital firms, big corporations and if they're extroverted enough, they try marketing and go on speaking tours..
They approach venture capital firms, big corporations and if they're extroverted enough, they try marketing and go on speaking tours..
It usually doesn't end well.
The whitepill is that we have the internet now.
Relinquish ownership of your ideas and they will be irrevocably imprinted on the world.
Relinquish ownership of your ideas and they will be irrevocably imprinted on the world.
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