Anyone who has raised a teenager, or taught one or has been in close proximity for an extended period of time will appreciate that teenagers cannot be scientists. As you know if you fit any of the afore mentioned categories, teenagers know everything. And therefore, you by definition know nothing, or at the most, very little. That said, scientists actually know quite a lot about one thing. When I ask a scientific question that they know the answer to, they tell me – in great detail and length. Brevity is not always their method because they have so much information about their area of expertise. Now, on the other hand if you ask them a question they do not know the answer to, they will simply say 'I don't know' or 'That's a good question' or 'I am not familiar with that'. And that quite simply will be the end of it. This is rather refreshing actually. They do not pretend to know everything, and so therefore, they can never be mistaken for a teenager. I guess we can all learn a little from the scientists and simply admit that there is a limit to what we know. After all, if you haven't spent eight or more years studying one thing, as most of them have, how much can you know about anything. So you teenagers out there – listen up – it's okay to admit you don't know everything and it's also good to ask questions to people who know quite a lot. Just be sure you have the time to listen to the entire answer – it could take a while. I guarantee that if you have questions there are people who will be happy to answer them, just look for a scientist.
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Get Well Soon Craig
To our friend Craig, I send you my best wishes for a smooth recovery. I know that right now you are feeling like you have a long road ahead and are not up to taking the first step. Remember that we are all here to help you along. And once you get to the top of the hill, and you will get back there, the rewards will be more than you hoped for.
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