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Richard Feynman, now theres a man who had both an intellect which could work out both theoretical physics (Particles actually going back in time! How preposterous!) and also had the insight as to not only why Challenger blew up but the underlying causes.
I recall Prof Feynman reviewing the diameters of the solid fuel boosters of the shuttle. Management inisisted that three rods of equal length should be inserted into the booster to determine if the circumference of the booster was a complete circle. If the three rods were inserted into the booster casing and the total error was less than specified by management specifications then that section of the booster was to be passed. Feynman pointed out that the test could mean that the rods could be inserted and the result be totally accurate but the circumference be anything but a precise circle. Feynman had the insight to ask specific questions of the staff who performed the test and they knew that the test was invalid but until Feynman pointed it out to senior NASA officals the view was not taken seriously.
Feynman illustrated much more in the review of the Challenger accident but most impressively, he did it in a manner which was not antagonistic. ( He may have learnt a little from the numerous security incidents he caused by unlocking the Manhattan project documents at Alamagordo and leaving a note saying " Guess who")
All in all the man was an inspiration for me.