How To Win $625,000 With No Strings Attached

It begins with a phone call. From out of nowhere. That's how a MacArthur Fellow learns they have just won $500,000 to spend, however they want. This scene has played out each year since 1981, when the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recognized 21 individuals for their creative work and handed them hundreds of thousands of dollars to be allocated over a five-year period. These people are independent, creative, and demonstrate an exceptional talent in their field. They are also peopl...