Who is popular today?

We are young astronomers of different nationalities, cultures and research interests. None of us are involved in the Thirty Meter Telescope; some of us will likely be working in industry or for TMT’s competitors in the near future. But we all share a passion for science and the dream of a better future for humanity. We would like to explain why astronomy matters, why Maunakea is crucial to the future of astronomy, and why TMT is distinct from its predecessors.