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The story about Tsien and the founding of the Chinese space program is a great example of what happens when the political winds change. It's interesting how small events like that can have last effects in the long run.

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It's stunning how small moments have so much leverage on long timelines!

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Yeah, kind of a self-own to turn a friend into a rival through fear and suspicion!

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Yes indeed, when we just look at history, it's amazing how much of it comes down to how people treat each other.

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