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author: Donald W. Braben
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description: argues that transformative science depends on giving researchers freedom and long horizons, critiquing risk averse funding systems.
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title: 'Scientific Freedom: The Elixir of Civilization'
year: 2008
authors: Donald W. Braben
created: '2025-10-07'
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