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Laplace

Historical scientist mentioned as a sustained referent.

minor

First appearance: part i i

Laplace shows up with force in The Comet of Doom. The page is where that presence becomes real.

His opinion on the potential disasters from a comet collision is quoted and deeply impressed the public.
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In The Comet of Doom: His opinion on the potential disasters from a comet collision is quoted and deeply impressed the public. Later, in IV: Referenced indirectly as the author of the classic Treatise on Geology, whose…

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  • Cosmic and Historical Authority

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Laplace in part i i