The golden thread of reason that used to be stretched taut to mark the boundary between the known and the unknown is now routinely disrespected. (Al Gore)

The golden thread of reason that used to be stretched taut to mark the boundary between the known and the unknown is now routinely disrespected.

Al Gore

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