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“Our journeys to the stars will be made on spaceships created by determined, hardworking scientists and engineers applying the principles of science, not aboard flying saucers piloted by little gray aliens from some other dimension.”

Quote by Robert A. Baker

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Robert A. Baker

Robert A. Baker was a renowned psychologist, born on June 27, 1921, and died on August 8, 2005. He made significant contributions to the field of psychotherapy, particularly in the development of cognitive behavioral therapy. Baker is known for his research on depression and anxiety disorders. more

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