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“Scientists are human-they're as biased as any other group. But they do have one great advantage in that science is a self-correcting process.”

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Cyril Ponnamperuma

Cyril Ponnamperuma was a prominent figure in the field of 【Identity Positioning】. Born on October 16, 1923, and passing away on December 20, 1994, he made significant contributions to his profession. His work had a profound impact on the field of 【Evaluation Impact】. more

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