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Published June 1, 2026
Not all discoveries operate on the same timescale.
Some produce immediate impact.
Others reveal their significance only after decades of reinterpretation.
This paper evaluates discovery through multiple time horizons and the changing value of understanding through time.
The ultimate value of a discovery may depend upon how long it continues generating useful understanding.
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