The Elusive Line Between Genius and Gullibility The case of John Burford, a former NASA scientist turned scammer, highlights the dark side of human ingenuity.
With his PhD in physics from the University of Toronto and experience working on NASA's manned Mars exploration team, Burford had an impressive academic background and professional credentials.
However, he chose to use this credibility to swindle unsuspecting investors out of millions through his firm Financial Trading Strategies.