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“To most humans, a universe consisting of particles banging about and doing what they have to do seems cold, barren, and without meaning. Meaning, however, is not something that floats in space, permeating the universe like a nebulous, mystical cloud. ... Meaning arises out of the working of the human mind, and therefore exists only in the human mind. The meaning of existence is whatever you want to make of it.”

Quote by Milton A. Rothman

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Milton A. Rothman
Milton A. Rothman

Milton A. Rothman was a renowned physicist, born on November 30, 1919, and passed away on October 6, 2001. He made significant contributions to the field of physics, particularly in nuclear physics and particle physics. more

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