There's no doubt that scientific training helps many authors to write better science fiction. And yet, several of the very best were English majors who could not parse a differential equation to save their lives.

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This quote suggests that while scientific training may assist authors in writing good science fiction, some of the best authors in this genre are English majors who lack scientific knowledge. It implies that expertise in science is not the sole determinant of writing quality in science fiction. Creativity, literary skills, and a deep understanding of human nature might be more important in crafting excellent science fiction stories.

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