Brave Thinkers

For more than 150 years, the Atlantic has told the stories of people who commit acts of moral and intellectual bravery by espousing unpopular or controversial positions. Recently, in a special issue of the magazine, the editors chose 27 leaders - from business and politics to science and media - who embody this great tradition today. These are people who are risking careers, reputations, and fortunes to advance ideas that upend an established order.

In business and technology,Shai Agassi,Thorkil Sonne, Arthur Sulzberger, Jr.,Jeff Zucker and Mark Zuckerberg.

In Politics,John Fetterman,Ralph Nader,Craig Watkins,Jim Webb,Iftikhar Chaudhry and
Morgan Tsvangirai.

In science and health Danny Day,Alex de Waal,Freeman Dyson,Henry Greely and Camille Parmesan

In culture Walter Hussman, Jr., Steve Jobs,John Lassater,Montgomery McFate,Trey Parker and Matt Stone

In business and economics,Shelia Bair,Ben Bernanke,Barack Obama,Paul Polak and
Meredith Whitney

For details on these choices, you need to read the Atlantic monthly. The more interesting issue for me is if we could do this in India? And when? Here is a challenge for the likes of Vinod Mehta in Outlook and Arun Purie of India Today.