outer shell of carbon atom will always be looking for two oxygens to complete itself

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An example of anthropomorphism in popular science writing:

"Our needs, personalities and goals are liable to evolve over time in a way that the outer shell of a carbon atom isn't. It will always have its four four electrons, and be looking for those two oxygens to complete itself with."

Dr Camilla Pang

Pang, C. (2020). Explaining Humans. What science can teach us about life, love and relationships. Viking.

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.