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And tell me, Perseus Jackson"--I flinched when he said my…

“And tell me, Perseus Jackson"--I flinched when he said my real name, which I never told anybody--"what will people think of your 'science' two thousand years from now?" Mr. D continued. "Hmm? They will call it primitive mumbo jumbo. That's what. Oh, I love mortals--they have absolutely no sense of…” quote by Rick Riordan
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““And tell me, Perseus Jackson"--I flinched when he said my real name, which I never told anybody--"what will people think of your 'science' two thousand years from now?" Mr. D continued. "Hmm? They will call it primitive mumbo jumbo. That's what. Oh, I love mortals--they have absolutely no sense of perspective. They think they've come so-o-o far.””

Rick Riordan

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character worries about how future generations will judge current science as primitive.

In simple terms: Concern about future judgment of today’s science.

Key Takeaway

Consider long‑term impact of your work.

Themes

science legacy perspective

Mood

wry critical reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • public policy
  • media criticism

Key Concepts

future judgment humility knowledge humor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How might our biases shape future interpretations?
  • What responsibilities do we have to future scholars?
A Different Perspective

Future judgments may be biased by present cultural lenses.

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