Claude Shannon, considered the Einstein of the Information Age, made many contributions to science and society during his lifetime.

That thing you’re holding in your hand or that’s sitting on your lap, reading these very words, are made possible by Claude Shannon.

Shannon was an American mathematician and electrical engineer known as “the father of information theory”. He is also known for inventing digital circuit design theory in 1937 when he was only 21 years old. He’s considered one of the greatest inventors in modern history.

I often wonder, “what drives these great minds?” Is it the recognition, money, contribution, praise?