So overall, Salk made the world feel safer and not always have to worry about whether someone might be the next victim of the disease or not. It is a great example that shows that when gifted skills are applied and goals set, it will only make a person try harder and influence other individuals, possibly changing the world, for the present and the future. This true scientist stuck to his skills and truly applied himself to his work, which made him one of the most recognized scientists of his time.