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I read somewhere that when a scientist presents a new idea that’s just a little over people’s heads, everyone gets inspired. If he presents an idea that’s a little more over people’s heads, they all fall asleep. If it’s yet another step above their heads, people get angry. And if it’s too complex or challenging, then everyone wants to destroy him.
What I was reading was destruction.
I gave up after the third article. It was too sad and depressing. Poor Professor Whitfield. Obviously people felt threatened.
I took them back to my mother’s room. She was already in bed, reading.
“Mom, I appreciate this—I know you want me to know—but I can tell you, all these other scientists are just jealous.”
“Audie—”
“I know what you’re going to say. You think I’m just defending him. But I’ve talk
