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“The proper condition of the human is not bovine placidity... the highest degree of tension that can be creatively borne.”

Quote by Brian Swimme

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Brian Swimme, born in 1950 in the United States, is an academic in an unknown field. His research spans multiple disciplines, including astronomy, philosophy, and religion. Swimme is known for his unique perspective on the universe and his works aim to explore the position and meaning of humans in the cosmos. more

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