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Dean Kamen

You have teenagers thinking they're going to make millions as NBA stars when that's not realistic for even 1 percent of them. Becoming a scientist or engineer is.

Dean Kamen

Teen

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Many teenagers believe they will become wealthy NBA players, but the chances of that happening are extremely low. In contrast, pursuing careers in science or engineering is a much more achievable and practical goal for most young people.

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