"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled."
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~Richard Feynman
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Research must be focused on fundamental mechanisms that have a high probability of leading to practical applications. After everyone has access to safe water, food, shelter, and education, then we can conduct research for the shear beauty of learning. In the meantime the goal of making the world a better place guides our research.
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