Quote by Robert B. Laughlin

It is an interesting fact that during my tour I was never allowed access to computers, radios, or anything else that I might damage through curiosity, or perhaps something more sinister.

It is an interesting fact that during my tour I was never al

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In this quote, the speaker highlights an intriguing observation made during their tour: they were consistently restricted from accessing computers, radios, or any other devices that might be susceptible to damage caused by their curiosity or potentially more malicious intentions. This remark emphasizes their lack of exposure to technology and suggests there may have been concerns about the speaker's potential misuse or interference with such devices.

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