[David Lame]

Whom do we wish to inspire? Is it our own kids? I think they are already inspired. I think we want to inspire a world, not our own little corner of it.

From whom do we wish recognition? Each other? That's a rather shallow goal, isn't it? I think we want recognition from the world at large. I believe I read that Dean Kaman wants to see a world where scientists and engineers are looked up to the way athletes and entertainers are today. You don't get that by only talking to each other.

We want to make it loud. So loud that it is heard outside the stadium walls.

First Robotics should be tailored to achieve that goal. I think winning and competition might play a role in that, and in such a way that the objectives of teams and of First are complementary. Think outside the walls.