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“Speculation is perfectly all right, but if you stay there you've only founded a superstition. If you test it, you've started a science.”

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Hal Clement
Hal Clement

Hal Clement was an American science fiction writer known for his rigorous scientific approach and imaginative exploration of the universe. His works are typically based on complex scientific concepts, creating captivating story worlds. more

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