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“If you know what you're looking for, that's all you'll get - what's previously known. But when you're open to what's possible, you get something new - that's creativity.”

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Alan Alda
Alan Alda

Alan Alda (born January 28, 1936) is an acclaimed American actor, director, screenwriter, and author. He is best known for his iconic role as Captain Hawkeye Pierce in the classic television series M*A*S*H, which earned him multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards. With a career spanning decades, Alda has worked in film, television, and theater, and is also respected for his contributions to science communication. He co-founded the Center for Communication Science and has hosted the PBS series Scientific American Frontiers, advocating for better communication between scientists and the public. more

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