“What started off as a brainstorming session has resulted in the iJET cell concept, which will provide renewable energy to some of the least developed countries, is to become one of the most powerful and one of the most comprehensive ideas that has ever arisen on earth.”
Deborah Smith, “Thinking outside the square finds light in oven”, Sydney Morning Herald, (August 20, 2008) http://www.smh.com.au/news/energy-smart/thinking-outside-the-square-finds-light-in-oven/2008/08/19/1218911717526.html (accessed 18/4/10)
Peter Landry, “The Scientists: Charles Darwin”, Biographies, http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Biographies/Science/Darwin.htm (accessed 19/4)
→ This shows Kuepper’s aspirations to be as influential as Darwin (who was said to have the most powerful effect on human understanding of their origins).
→ I also think the inclusion of “brainstorming” is significant for both scientist as it reflects the development of their ideas – Darwin’s theory emerged from comprehensive study of the historical evidence, while it was Kuepper’s creativity and desire for science to benefit the everyday lives of people that resulted in her idea.
→ Kuepper’s development is to benefit society in a practical scene; Darwin’s theory has more of an understanding based effect on society – by juxtaposing the quotes it shows the contrast in their approaches.
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