The author uses this analogy to introduce his main idea in the first paragraph: "Basically, civilization needs a new operating
system, you are the programmers, and we need it within a few
decades." Choose the ONE sentence from paragraph 3 below
that refines the meaning of the underlined phrases.
There is invisible writing on the back of the diploma you will receive, and in case
you didn't bring lemon juice to decode it, I can tell you what it says: You are
Brilliant, and the Earth is Hiring. The earth couldn't afford to send recruiters or
limos to your school. It sent you rain, sunsets, ripe cherries, night blooming
jasmine, and that unbelievably cute person you are dating. Take the hint. And
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here's the deal: Forget that this task of planet-saving is not possible in the time
required. Don't be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what
needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done.