A number of reasons have been suggested for this lack of attention, including his modesty, his willingness to champion unpopular causes without regard for his own reputation, and the discomfort of much of the scientific community with some of his unconventional ideas.
Sejumlah alasan telah dikemukakan atas kekurangan perhatian ini, misalnya kerendahan hatinya, kesediaannya untuk membela berbagai hal yang tidak populer tanpa mempedulikan reputasinya sendiri, dan ketidaknyamanan dari banyak komunitas ilmiah karena ide-idenya yang tidak lazim.