[ironborn123]

I get the feeling the article preaches to the choir.

The serious sources have always portrayed NIF's work as technical achievements. But they are read mostly by scientist and engineer types.

Mass media which hypes things is read, well by the masses, who dont have the patience or inclination to delve into technical details.

This dichotomy will always exist. I remember once reading a Chekov story where two intellectuals discuss how the townspeople are more interested in silly affairs and scandals rather than recognizing intellectual achievements.