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“Mathematics may be the only exception in the sciences that leaves no room for skepicism. But, if mathematical results are exact as no empirical law can ever be, philosophers have discovered that they are not absolutely novel - instead, they are tautological.”

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Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza

Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza is an Italian-American geneticist renowned for his contributions to human genetics and human evolutionary studies. His work in genetics, population genetics, and phylogenetics has had a profound impact on understanding human diversity and migration patterns. more

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