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“The first thing to realize about physics ... is its extraordinary indirectness.... For physics is not about the real world, it is about "abstractions" from the real world, and this is what makes it so scientific.... Theoretical physics runs merrily along with these unreal abstractions, but its conclusions are checked, at every possible point, by experiments.”

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Anthony Standen

Anthony Standen was an accomplished British author known for his profound insights into history and culture. His works covered a wide range of historical themes from the Middle Ages to the modern era, celebrated for their unique narrative style and attention to detail. more

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