Michael Leunig

Apparently, the pathfinder duck is a psychological archetype in certain cultures.

Australian Cartoonist

Gail Sheehy

Being a pathfinder is to be willing to risk failure and still go on.

American Writer

Amanda Harlech

I'm interested in stories. I think I'm a bit of a pathfinder.

English Writer

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe an innovator in non-exploratory fields.

Metaphoric Use

Often relates to figures who changed history through discovery or invention.

Historical Context

Usually carries a positive connotation, suggesting admiration for the person's achievements.

Positive Connotation

Implies a high level of knowledge or experience with the area being navigated.

Expertise Implication

Specifically refers to guiding people physically, not just giving directions.

Physical Guidance

Implies responsibility for others' safety while leading.

Responsibility

Refers to a specialized role within military operations and strategies.

Technical Military Role

Pathfinders precede main forces to prepare the way, often critical to mission success.

Precursor to Action

The term implies advanced navigation and survival skills in challenging environments.

Advanced Skill Set

 i'd schlep it outside and see stars and galaxies and the moon and the rings of saturn and it was just so cool jim began digitally imaging the moon mars and other planets while in grad school he graduated just as nasa restarted its mars exploration with the pathfinder

Mars Gets Ready for Its...

 Just this morning, we announced the open-source fundamental technologies you just saw in the video. The frontier is the real world. The blind community is exploring this technical frontier and the pathfinder.

How New Technology Helps...

 a map that shows where we put our spacecraft on the surface of Mars here is Viking one Viking two this is opportunity this is spirit this is Mars Pathfinder this is Phoenix we just put