Anyone who tries to predict the future is inevitably a fool. Present company included. A prophet without a sense of humor is just stupid. (David Brin)

Anyone who tries to predict the future is inevitably a fool. Present company included. A prophet without a sense of humor is just stupid.

David Brin

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