Quote by Ken Thompson

I have to keep up with the scientific literature as part of my job, but increasingly I found myself reading things that weren't really relevant to my academic work, but were relevant to gardening.

I have to keep up with the scientific literature as part of

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This quote highlights how the individual's professional obligations have led them to regularly engage with scientific literature. However, they have discovered a growing interest in reading articles unrelated to their academic field but significant in the context of gardening. It demonstrates that personal interests can influence and divert attention towards unconventional areas of study alongside professional responsibilities.

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