So they start off strong with Aung San Suu Kyi, who helped bring democracy to Myanmar. Although, I am puzzled as to why they felt the need to include Thein Sein. Apparently the writers weren't sure either, in a page long description hes only substantively mentioned twice.
The next couple are pretty standard fare. Middle east reformer who helped bring democracy to Tunisia, a former president, and the current Secretary of State. Then at number four Foreign Policy we are given a hint of what lies ahead. Their number four global thinker is someone I guarantee none of you has ever heard of, Sebastian Thrun, a computer scientist. Can you guess what his all important thought is? Green energy sources? A brilliant new networking technology? No, whatever you said, its wrong. Hes working on robotic cars. That's right cars that drive themselves, which are still decades away from practical application are worthy of the top ten.
Number six is probably my favorite selection of the list, MalalaYousafzai. For those who don't know, she is a Pakistani school girl who was attacked for attending school by the Taliban. She survived the attack and became an advocate against the Taliban, and a rallying point for those pushing back against them. An incredible girl who is probably the most deserving "thinker" on the list.
Okay back to the stupid.
Number 7 is Barack Obama, not surprising since the sitting president is invariably in the top 10 somewhere. Next time surprise us Foreign Policy, rank the president dead last, just for a laugh.
Number 8 Paul Ryan. Seriously!? SERIOUSLY!? PAUL RYAN!
This is going to require its own post. Meet me back here in an hour after I calm down.
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