“…But Much yet Remains to Be Said”: A Discussion of Our Failings and Success

As with all other experimentation, the formal testing of our S.N.A.R.K circuit was not conducted by flawless supermen who worked without error or setback. One of the joys of science is the sharing of our experimental limitations and the procedures that allowed us to cope with them. In this chapter, we share examples of the events that surprised us along the way: the unexpected obstacles, breakdowns, and intuitive leaps that made this journey all the more rewarding.