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I believe that most scientists start out being driven by curiosity. Just like most politicians start out being driven by ideology.

Unfortunately, we've created a system that wears them down to being driven largely by self-preservation.

Many people eager to better the world come of age every second. It's just that once they've amassed enough power to make a dent, most of them have been worn down.



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