[sliverstorm]

From what I have seen of history, the most intelligent people (from what we have been able to tell) are never a regular part of the mainstream. They only dabble occasionally.

[tomjen3]

I don't know about that, Jefferson, Einstein and many of the members of the Royal society was quite involved with politics and society.

[keegangrayson]

Are you saying Jefferson and Einstein are mainstream? That is clearly not the case. Their popularity is, but their actions were from from it. Hell, just LOOK at Einstein!