This is great. The more communication between people the better.
I sent off the Bio-Optic Organized Knowledge device piece to everyone.
Personally, I think that this extraordinary advance should catch on.
Harry
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Arthur wrote:
I received this email and have removed the senders name and other details. It demonstrates the powerful use of the net, the commoditization and privatization of research and the increasing irrelevancy of the "brain drain"
Keep the brains at home, just send us your best ideas. We'll send cash.
arthur
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