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Towards the conclusion, the speaker mentions George Hathaway, a scientist who once referenced them in a lecture, and expresses regret for past actions that may have hurt their relationships, especially with Hathaway and other scientific acquaintances. They admit to acting independently, sometimes erratically, but insist they were never trained as a scientist nor intended to be one—they simply pursued their own version of discovery.
They reflect on their involvement in dismantling warships for vintage machinery, the responsibilities they've accepted, and their ongoing efforts to document and upload their wide-ranging experiences and collections online.