Nathan Myhrvold: tech hero or patent troll?

While everyone agrees ex-Silicon Valley high-flyer Nathan Myhrvold is a genius, his contribution to technological innovation has raised eyebrows.

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Is Nathan Myhrvold using his talents for good?

Dinner with Nathan Myhrvold is a surreal experience, says Forbes. The legendary technologist has reinvented himself as the world's most renowned food scientist and can claim the distinction of being the only person ever to study under both Stephen Hawking and French master chef, Anne Willan.

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