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		elliptic on Feb 21, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Dolphins Call Each Other By Name I believe Newton and Galileo worked alone for much of their lives. Kepler was far more intellectually generous.

ekianjo on Feb 21, 2013 [–]

Newton was certainly known to be a recluse, but he was a teacher in university and spread knowledge around him. Besides, all his work rested on centuries of work before him and he recognized the heritage of others in his discoveries.

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