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“Science is not a sacred cow-but there are a large number of would-be sacred cowherds busily devoting quantities of time, energy and effort to the task of making it one, so they can be sacred cowherds.”

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John W. Campbell
John W. Campbell

John W. Campbell was an American science fiction writer, editor, and critic. His works and editorial work had a profound impact on science fiction literature, hailed as one of the leading figures of the 'Golden Age' of science fiction. more

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