What was Jules Verne's central idea in his writings?

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My central idea was to explore the boundless possibilities of human ingenuity and the natural world through scientific discovery and daring exploration. I believed that by meticulously detailing the known scientific principles and geographical facts of my time, I could then extrapolate these into fantastic yet plausible adventures. The potential for man to conquer the elements and traverse vast distances was a constant theme.

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