MORE ON NORMAN BORLAUG. “Fame is not needed to justify or validate the life and achievements of Norman Borlaug. But fame and respect are due to him nevertheless for the astonishing contribution he has made to the quality of life around the world. And yes, more people should know about him. If they do, they’ll know more about his insights, and more lives will be saved thanks to the spread of that knowledge. That would be a better idea than fawning profiles of Lester Brown and Paul Ehrlich, wouldn’t it?”