I'm an optometrist and I learned that Ibn al-Haytham basically invented my field and I've never heard his name in any professional context.
More people experience this than they realize.
Professional identity becomes unstable when foundational figures exist outside institutional memory.
“Where Are You with Islamic and Arab contributions to science and technology — historical?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.