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It seems to me that if science is to be an ongoing process, then "intellectual fulfillment" is to be an unreachable goal. Or am I basing my argument on "ignorance and a lack of vision?" If, however, by "intellectual fulfillment" you mean satisfaction with one's own knowledge about the universe, you may be right. Otherwise your remark smacks of "stirupshitism."
And what's with this "us and them" thing? Are you saying you are completely lacking in ignorance and vision?