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The belief that human life will continue, even if we ourselves die, is one of the underpinnings of society.

Charles C. Mann

The belief that human life will continue, even if we ourselves die, is one of the underpinnings of society.

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About Charles C. Mann

Charles C. Mann (born 1955) is an American journalist and author, specializing in scientific topics. In 2006 his book 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus won the National Academies Communication Award for best book of the year. He is the co-author of four books, and contributing editor for Science, The Atlantic Monthly, and Wired.