But these priests are in charge of the power plants. That is not a minor matter." "True, but we have trained them. Their knowledge of their tools is … - Isaac Asimov

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But these priests are in charge of the power plants. That is not a minor matter."
"True, but we have trained them. Their knowledge of their tools is purely empirical; and they have a firm belief in the mummery that surrounds them

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About Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov (c. 2 January 1920 – 6 April 1992) was a Russian-born American biochemist who was a prolific writer of both fiction and non-fiction, his works include the Foundation series and I, Robot.

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Alternative Names: Isaak Osimov Paul French Asimov Isaak Ozimov Itzhak Ozimov
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