“We’re here to solve the mysteries, not add to them. Scientists are supposed to—” “Conquer, monetize, weaponize—sorry, not about you. Some American asked me today if I was wintering over to postpone my job hunt, if I had the luxury to do so because I was Swedish with a ‘socialist safety net.’ ” “Why are you wintering over, for realsies?” “To fully confront myself and surrender to the unknowable—to be in awe.” “Yup, you’re a product of the Swedish welfare system.” I laugh, shaking my head.
