[Hobson]

I've heard the last few speeches by Dean too. I think this one was taken a bit out of context.

What I got was that science and technology are moving fast, as in changing quickly, while art changes more slowly. This may or may not be true, but I didn't get the feel that this was meant as a comparison of worth.

I agree that the average sports icon or singer is reasonably likely not going to be an outstanding role model as I'm sure most of us could easily see. The fact that kids idolize people who's life is about sex and drug use over people who really make positive changes in the world.