An idea born from within a person's mind can be a great discovery. However, when the idea already exists in the world, not just the originator of ideas that can cultivate it. Other people who have different interests will adjust the idea or discovery in accordance with his wishes. There are good intentions, love, some are intent bad, even more.
Hence, many inventors of genius have actually changed the world with their invention, but also regret that the things they find have a negative impact on the world, society, and even for themselves.
Here are some examples of world-renowned inventors who regret with their own inventions.
1. Alfred Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer (Nuclear Bomb)
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The two figures of this genius are the figures behind the creation of a nuclear bomb or atomic bomb that changed the order of world history in 1945. The atomic bomb was first created by Oppenheimer as director of the development of the nuclear bomb at Los Alamos Lab. However, atomic bombs would not exist without Einstein's role in helping the development team with his theories.
After World War II, Oppenheimer spent his life with regret for creating a terrible weapon. Until the end of his life, Oppenheimer always advised that war is not the best way to resolve the conflict. He also regretted the actions of the United States government that did not warn first warning of the horror of nuclear bombs to Japan or the world.
"At first, I believed that the weapons we created made the world safer and more peaceful," he said.
Einstein is the same. A few years after World War II, he regretted having signed an agreement with Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States during World War II, to assist in the research and development of a nuclear bomb. At that time, he agreed to help because he believed that Germany was also doing the same thing with the US.
"If you know Germany failed to make a nuclear bomb, I will not touch it with a finger," said Einstein.
2. Mikhail Kalashnikov (AK-47)
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Heavy game fans Counter-Strike must know this weapon. You see, in the game, AK-47 is the most lethal weapon that has greatest damage, but the price baseball baseball pocket.
It can represent with what happens in the real world. AK-47 is really a cheap and deadly weapon. Its economic side is what makes AK-47 a favorite weapon for terrorists and rebels.
Kalashnikov is the figure behind the creation of this weapon. He designed it himself after watching the endless wars of World War II. Ironically, Kalashnikov who died in 2014 also lived long enough to witness his discovery responsible for the deaths of many people in the world. In 2010, Kalashnikov sent a letter to the Russian Orthodox Christian church.
"All this time, the question arises in myself: am I entitled to be blamed for the deaths of many people even though they are my enemies?"
3. Alfred Nobel (Dynamite)
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Today, the Nobel name is linked with the most prestigious awards in science, technology and peace. The name of the award was made to honor the inventor of dynamite who regretted having created his own invention.
Nobel is an industrialist and engineer who once racked his brain to find ways to blow up a large rock efficiently. In 1860, he successfully mixed nitroglycerin and silica materials to create a volatile paste named dynamite. Unfortunately, the real inventions he created for the benefit of the public were actually used to kill and destroy.
Nobel was deeply regretful with his discovery. Toward the end of his life, he committed to donate his royalties into a form of donation that became a gift for people who want to bring a positive influence on the world, be it in the field of science and peace. It is this commitment that inspires the Nobel Prize.
4. Ethan Zuckerman (Auto Ads)
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If you like to surf in cyberspace, maybe you've ever annoyed yourself because of the pleasure lo disturbed with automatic ads that appear suddenly and cover the page you're looking at. Next time, do not be angry at your own computer screen. You see, the figure who deserves a reproach is Ethan Zuckerman, the inventor of the automated advertising system.
Zuckerman-currently Head of Citizenship Media at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA-once sent an essay entitled "The Internet's Original Sin" to The Atlantic. In the essay, he claimed responsibility for the resentment of people against the automatic advertisement of his findings that are considered disturbing.
At the time of discovering the automated ad system, Zuckerman was working on a web hosting company called Tripod. He explained that the company that provides the services of this free internet page has spent five years to make a profit. In the end, Zuckerman's idea is accepted to be a marching advertisement that until now remains a scourge of internet users.
5. Vincent Connare (Comic Sans)
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The name "Comic Sans" is certainly not alien for lo who likes typing in Microsoft Office. Yep, Comic Sans is one font that designs similar to children's writing or comic book-style writing. This font was designed by Vincent Connare with Microsoft.
Initially, this font was created to be an alternative to fonts whose style is rigid, like Times New Roman. Connare also designed it to target the children's segment. Funny thing, this font is preferred by adults who baseball aware that this font does not seem childish. Connare did not think that his findings were so popular.
"If you like to use it, you do not know much about typography," Connare told the Wall Street Journal.
6. John Sylvan (Coffee Capsule)
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One type of instant coffee favored by workers who need working time efficiency is coffee capsules. Besides known for its practicality, this coffee is also considered delicious and make the eyes so fresh again after tired to work. Capsule coffee also remains popular even though it takes a special machine to serve it.
At first, coffee capsules were created in fact to promote the Nespresso and Tassimo coffee machines. In addition, Sylvan also want everyone in the world can be easier to get caffeine intake. Unfortunately, the coffee capsule was hated by the inventor himself.
"The cave is sorry, the coffee capsule is the same as regular coffee or cigarettes, it makes a difference," Sylvan said.
7. Tim Berners-Lee (Double Sliced Sign)
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Berners-Lee is arguably the most meritorious inventor of the present. You see, without the World Wide Web system (www) and HTML homemade, you will not be able to surf as much now. Although he has changed the world with his findings, it turns out Berners-Lee has a little regret, namely the presence of double slices (//) contained before the name of the page or site.
When first creating HTML, the double-slice mark was originally used to separate the protocol and site address name. As the era progressed, the protocol (http) and double slice marks became baseball needed again. You see, today's browser already automatically include "http: //" before you enter the site address. Whereas, before you have to write a letter that is quite difficult to remember it manually.
"It's true, in retrospect, actually the double slice mark is not important.If I just realized before, maybe there will never be a sign like now," said Berners-Lee.
8. Dong Nguyen (Flappy Bird)
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I can not lie that instant or sudden success will be the dream of many people in the world. One of the lucky ones who has experienced it is Dong Nguyen, an independent game developer from Vietnam. In fact, the instant success he achieved did not make him happy at all.
In 2013, the world is thrilled with the presence of Flappy Bird game created by Nguyen. This game is preferred because of the simplicity of its gameplay that just requires you to lo go through obstacles without getting to it at all. Although simple, the level of difficulty Flappy Bird big enough to make the players so challenged to get a big score.
The result, Flappy Bird "exploded" to download more than 50 million times. The advantage achieved by Nguyen through this homemade game is estimated to reach 45,000 US dollars (about Rp630 million) per day. Unfortunately, Nguyen can only enjoy material benefits. Psychologically, he felt devastated. Nguyen baseball ready with instant success that he achieved. He claims his life has been messy after being "terrorized" all-out by phone, e-mail, or even for him.
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