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by UmbertoNoEco 1380 days ago
you may well be correct but society would be a lot less advanced if not for the works of 'unbalanced' individuals
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In a way I do agree with you. See Newton, Einstein, MLK, Jobs, Musk, all have (arguably) revolutionary impacts on the world and yet they didn't do much for their family life. It is not commendable, and yet, it does seem to be the case that certain individuals who pursue their work above all else end up with qualitative progress in their fields.