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“The past history of human belief is a cautionary tale. We have killed thousands of our fellow human beings because we believed they had signed a contract with the devil, and had become witches. We still kill more than a thousand people each year for witchcraft. In my view, there is only one hope for humankind to emerge from what Carl Sagan called "the demon-haunted world" of our past. That hope is science.”

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Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter, and producer, known for his science fiction novels and medical thrillers. His works often explore scientific, technological, and social issues, with novels like 'Jurassic Park' and 'Westworld' being adapted into popular films. more

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