Along with the honor, Baran and the other recipients each get $625,000 over the next five years, the largest amount ever — $125,000 more than last year. This year's crop of MacArthur fellows form a diverse group, including artists, doctors and historians as well as scientists. They are free to spend the money as they please.
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