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“The bottom line: Earth is not mediocre.”

Quote by Marcelo Gleiser

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Marcelo Gleiser

Marcelo Gleiser is a renowned theoretical physicist known for his work in cosmology, quantum mechanics, and complexity science. Born on March 19, 1959, he grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Professor Gleiser has held teaching positions in universities in Brazil and the United States and has published a substantial number of academic papers worldwide. more

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