We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn't want to meet.
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Using e-mail, I can communicate with scientists all over the world.
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What this quote means
E-mail enables global communication between scientists.
This quote highlights the revolutionary impact of e-mail on scientific collaboration, allowing researchers to connect with peers across the globe effortlessly. In an era where information and ideas can be shared instantaneously, e-mail has become a vital tool for knowledge exchange and collective problem-solving in the scientific community.
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EmailCommunicationScienceGlobalCollaboration
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In a presentation about the importance of digital communication in research, this quote could illustrate its impact.
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