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Mankind has always drawn from outside sources of energy. this island was the first to harness coal and steam. but our present sources stand in the ratio of a million to one, compared with any previous sources. the release of atomic energy will change the whole structure of society.
-Frederick Soddy
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Mankind Has Always Drawn From Outside Sources

Frederick Soddy
Mankind has always drawn from outside sources of energy. this island was the first to harness coal and steam. but our present sources stand in the ratio of a million to one, compared with any previous sources. the release of atomic energy will change the whole structure of society.
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