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“Must be frustrating being a scientist. There you are, incrementally discovering how the universe works via a series of complex tests and experiments, for the benefit of all mankind - and what thanks do you get? People call you "egghead" or "boffin" or "heretic", and they cave your face in with a rock and bury you out in the wilderness. Not literally - not in this day and age - but you get the idea. Scientists are mistrusted by huge swathes of the general public, who see them as emotionless lab-coated meddlers-with-nature rather than, say, fellow human beings who've actually bothered getting off their arses to work this shit out.”

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Charlie Brooker
Charlie Brooker

Charlie Brooker is a British broadcaster, born on March 3, 1971. Known for his unique sense of humor and insightful commentary on modern society, Brooker has made significant achievements in television, online media, and publishing. more

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