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Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021.
“It will be the best ever possible sensing network of life on the planet,” —Martin Wiselski, who outfits animals with radio tags so they can be studied from space.
“I’m excited President Obama and Hillary Clinton are coming together, a black man and a white woman. They can’t talk about prejudice. Let’s talk about love,” —Pauline Semuel, an Obama supporter.
“They stay with you. They’re in pain. Medication can’t cure everything,” —Jim Chastain, a former mentor for people wanting to end their own lives.
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