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Silent3

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2. That phrase struck me immediately

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 18, 2022, 06:01 PM

Jun 2022

Although I know "stellar DNA" is being used metaphorically, it's sadly likely to spin off a great deal of pseudo-scientific BS from those who will take it literally.

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"Stellar DNA" is one of the most ill-considered metaphors I've ever read. eppur_se_muova Jun 2022 #1

That phrase struck me immediately Silent3 Jun 2022 #2