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“Anything you don't understand is dangerous until you do understand it.”

Quote by Larry Niven

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Larry Niven is an influential American science fiction author, born on April 30, 1938. His works are known for their unique imagination, profound philosophical thinking, and distinctive worldview, which have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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