David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe/Getty Images To create and invent is seen by many as the highest achievement. The idea of being the first to solve a problem or build something that lasts carries weight. It promises impact, legacy, and ownership. Invention, at least on the surface, appears selfless, something done for the greater good and to move society forward. But when innovation and reputation become the goal itself, it often shifts. It morphs into a race that values boldne
