Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood actress, faced criticism for dabbling in science. During World War II, she co-invented frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology to secure torpedo guidance, a concept ahead of its time. Initially ignored by the military, her idea later became a foundation for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Lamarr’s story teaches that creativity knows no bounds and that breakthroughs can emerge from unexpected places when curiosity and courage intersect.
