“[[Baekeland]] was different from many of the pioneers covered in this book. [[Crutzen]], [[Molina]] and [[Rowland]] wanted to heal the ozone layer. [[Haber]], [[Bosch]] and [[Borlaug]] wanted to feed the world. **[[Baekeland]] was honest and clear: he worked on synthetic materials because he wanted to make money**. ([Location 3627](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B0C3X6X695&location=3627))” --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[fertilisers]], [[incentives]], [[plastics]]] **Source** -- [[260103133118 - B - Not the End of the World]]