He would change that ruling as soon as he could. There would be some changes made once he became governor--they must be shown the proper way to administrate. After all, it was an accepted fact that Wan Nes Stan had the highest intellect of them all. His judgment must be infallible; his decision would be correct. Their incompetent manner in this matter was an index of their own entire lack of integration. A period of teaching, perhaps, one that would give them better integration of thought, would be advisable. The governor excused himself as the communicator buzzed, and Len Dor Vale took that moment to draw Wan Nes Stan out of the office. As they passed the door, the governor called after them: "Good luck, Wan Nes Stan." * * * * * Len Dor Vale returned to the governor-select's quarters. "Wan Nes Stan," he said, "you realize that your machine has done its work." The other nodded. "It has had practically no effect for a couple of weeks, now." "Your mind is apt. In fact its increase in capacity surpasses even our greatest dreams. But like the untutored genius, you lack the manipulatory facility. Your mind--like the false fiction of the farmer that suddenly composes the brilliant symphony; the unlearned blacksmith that becomes world-acclaimed as a genius with the paintbrush; or the completely untutored grammar-failure that turns up with the galaxy's finest novel--is untrained. You do not want to be a flash in the pan, Wan Nes Stan. "In order that you use that vast storehouse you have, you must fill it. It is like the galaxy's finest filing system--but it is empty. The drawer files haven't even collected dust, and the cross-index cries for its cards to be notated. Understand?" "Of course. Intelligence is not sufficient. Experience can and will prepare a man for--" "Be careful," smiled Len Dor Vale. "In gaining experience one gains also knowledge." "My mind," said Wan Nes Stan sharply, "has the ability to contain ... a capacity for learning far above all. I know that the prime factor is the capacity. Without capacity, one cannot fill it with experience and knowledge. But get the knowledge--proper and well-balanced--and experience is really unnecessary." "Providing that your knowledge is gained from one having the experience. Then you will get experience vicariously. The practise necessary to use that experience will come similarly. You are most fortunate, Wan Nes Stan. I want to know, can you keep yourself busy for a few days? I must make a short trip to a conference. I must not miss it. Can you--" "I can, and will. I am going to see if I can make a machine that will transfer knowledge and experience from one mind to another. I shall convert my own gadget, here. I will not wait five centuries before I take my next step." Len Dor Vale smiled in agreement. "I'd suggest that you take some time for amusement." "Amusement? Spend my time in play when there are things to be done?"