Christopher LanganThere is nothing to be gained by pretending that academic involvement is necessary, or even always desirable, in the quest for truth and knowledge.
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It is a common misconception that to be a good scientist you have to spend all your time in the library. The fact is, there is nothing to gain from pretending that academic involvement is necessary, or even always desirable, in the quest for truth and knowledge.
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