Petr's effect upon me was four-dimensional—not in space and time, but in mind and heart. The first dimension—for which he will be remembered longest, perhaps forever—is pure science. His book on error-correction in language excited me greatly. Petr's second dimension for me was scientific instruction in Access to Energy. I depended on him to teach me the crucial science of many vital matters, and he never failed to get it right. Petr's third dimension was as scourge of the environmentalists. Someone named A. A. Hodge said that it is easier to find 20 scientists who will discover the truth than one who will stand up and proclaim that truth when it is unpopular to do so. Petr's will and courage to proclaim the truth were the absolute highest possible. Pete's fourth dimension was as a friend. I came to love him for his willingness to discuss anything and everything, and for his being able to change his mind. He was a great man. As Irene Beckmann says, many will miss him.
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Vol. 21, No. 2
Newsletter: Access to Energy Newsletter Archive Volume: Issues Issue/No.: Vol. 21, No. 2 Date: October 01, 1993 04:47 PM (For actual publication date see newsletter.) Title: Dr. Petr Beckmann
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