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“As Hoffman later lamented, “The reality distortion field can serve as a spur, but then reality itself hits.”

Quote by Joanna Hoffman

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Joanna Hoffman is a renowned physicist, born on July 27, 1955. She has made significant contributions to the field of physics, particularly in quantum mechanics and particle physics. more

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