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“Learn to control ego. Humans hold their dogmas and biases too tightly, and we only think that our opponents are dogmatic! But we all need criticism. Criticism is the only known antidote to error.”

Quote by David Brin

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David Brin is an American scientist known for his contributions to physics and astronomy. His research spans various fields, including cosmology, astrophysics, and space exploration. Brin's work has had a significant impact in the academic community, and he is also a best-selling science fiction author, renowned for his insightful and imaginative novels. more

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