Originally Posted by Michael Noonan

Great arrogance is the hallmark of a leadership and inspires the confidence that gets the rest of us to follow. Otherwise nothing progresses. Great arrogance is worthy of deep respect.[edit]Arrogance is such a human trait, I believe the public needs science in all fields to be deeply protective and therefore stable. This way all sciences are beacons and provide the comforting stability we lesser mortals need for our happy, uncomplicated little lives.