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"Smithson's friends formed a virtual who's who of European science between the 1780s and the 1820s. Even as the world they inhabited was convulsed by war, they proclaimed themselves citizens of the globe and pledged allegiance first of all to truth and reason. Their highest aspiration was to be a benefactor of all mankind ..."

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Smithsonian Magazine · Why This Wealthy British Scientist Saw So Much Potential in the United States of AmericaBy ["Heather Ewing"]

Staunch Liberalism is misunderstood. And I believe it’s really congressional to be a Staunch Liberal but that it also is a journey of accrued sense & understanding of it that should be taught better.

Everyone should be taught to read and understand the thoughts of The Enlightenment. Then we can come together as social + reasoned animals more often and with more good effect.

We can understand + improve our own conditions (scientifically) 🙏💕 #science #liberalism #ageofenlightenment