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The quote says that gathering energy in large-scale systems is far more efficient than trying to collect it in tiny amounts one by one. It uses hydroelectric power as an example to argue for concentrating effort into a dam instead of relying on individual raindrops. The phrasing suggests a practical point about efficiency and scale.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jamie Hyneman
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