A 10 minute Video published in 2011 but very relevant to the problem of opposition to scientific progress that is discussed in here from time to time. Daniel Shechtman overcame huge scepticism about the existence of quasicrystals to win the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Islamic artisans constructed similar Exotic Nonrepeating Patterns 500 Years before modern mathematicians re-created them. From 6 minutes on he talks about the opposition to his discovery, and about its affects on his life and career. Thanks to member 'Director' for the tip-off.
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