The lone genius narrative is harmful to science and will not help humans settle in space.
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Nesvold, E. Space exploration is a team sport, not the preserve of a few powerful men. Nat. Phys. 19, 1066–1067 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-023-02143-y
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