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“Perhaps there is more sense in our nonsense and more nonsense in our 'sense' than we would care to believe.”

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David Bohm was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and philosophy. His research encompassed various fields, including quantum theory, consciousness, and the philosophy of science. Born on December 20, 1917, he passed away on October 27, 1992. more

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