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Despite any evidence you may have heard to the contrary

(Though hopefully you have heard none)

You are one of the most important earthlings in the history of planet earth

Yes there have been a lot of earthlings throughout history

For me to compare you to all of them in order come to this conclusion may seem daunting

And Yes it is possible that my lack of direct knowledge of who you are

makes this determination dubious at worst

I stand by the assessment because the following is certainly true:

1) We live in an age where idle minded activities are easily available everywhere

2) We live in an age where time is money, the baby needs a new iphone, and the rent was due yesterday

3) We live in an age where people can choose how educated they want to be, or how ignorant they would prefer to remain

4) You have passed on idle mindedness, to take valuable time out of your day to add to your knowledge…

5) People who do that are always the most important earthlings the planet has produced

Because

6) If not for earthlings like you, if we ever should lose those with the desire to seek knowledge,