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“We must nevertheless present all possible interpretations for each observation, so that competing theories can be formulated and defended. In science, as elsewhere, intellectual inertia, the fashions of the moment, the weight of institutions, and authoritarianism are always to be feared. Heresies play an essential role by keeping our minds argumentative and alert.”

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Hubert Reeves
Hubert Reeves

Hubert Reeves, born on July 13, 1932, is a renowned Canadian astrophysicist. His research focused on cosmology, stellar and galactic evolution, and he made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. more

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