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“The surviving intelligent life form on Earth is not going to be carbon-based; it's going to be silicon-based.”

Quote by Paul MacCready

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Paul MacCready was an outstanding engineer known for his contributions to the fields of aviation and renewable energy. Born on September 25, 1925, and passing away on August 28, 2007, MacCready achieved significant accomplishments in the aviation industry, particularly in the development of unmanned aircraft. more

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