Explanation:
Running laps and settings a certain time of when to finish.
Credit people who have inspired the authors.
The first excerpt credits Albert Einstein and John A. Wheeler for the work they've done that has lead to the author's conclusions. The second excerpt credits Thelonious Monk. Both of these excerpts credit others for their inspiration. The other options are incorrect. There is no mention of music in the first excerpt which eliminates options A and B. Option C is also wrong because they do not make any predictions about mankind.
