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Weakened the piece? The microscope-story was just fluff to prime the reader to be open to the idea that science can benefit humanity. It was loosely based on re
by drgath 14y ago
Weakened the piece? The microscope-story was just fluff to prime the reader to be open to the idea that science can benefit humanity. It was loosely based on real events, and the quotes from the count assuredly are made up.
Still, a good story though. Had he ended there, the letter would lack any real substance to argue his point.
- jlgreco 14y ago> "he microscope-story was just fluff to prime the reader to be open to the idea that science can benefit humanity." Not just that, but to drive home that although the benefits of research may not be known at the time they are nevertheless existent.