Chomsky's contributions to the fields of political theory and language cannot be questioned. His innovative research on the basic linguistic patterns and his criticisms of US foreign policy have had a profound effect on academia and other fields. But as Chomsky has gotten older, he has become less able to keep up with new discoveries in these fields. And this is only natural. This doesn't mean that his opinions are no longer important. Instead, they should be weighed against the opinions of other professionals who are better able to understand the real world.