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		bonoboTP 85 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: July 5, 1687: When Newton explained why you don't ... I'm quibbling with the term "prophet", I'm not disparaging the amount or beyondness of Newton's insight. Prophets are generally not known for the "beyond"-ness of their "insights".

dotancohen 85 days ago [–]

Actually, that is exactly what a prophet is. A person endowed with perception not afforded to most other people.

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