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“The difference between my beliefs and having a religious faith is that I am prepared to change my views in light of new evidence, but someone of a religious faith will just stick their fingers in the ears and say: 'I'm not listening, there's nothing you can say that will make me change my mind.”

Quote by Jim Al-Khalili

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Jim Al-Khalili
Jim Al-Khalili

Jim Al-Khalili is a British physicist born on September 20, 1962. He is known for his research in quantum physics and quantum information science, particularly in the fields of quantum computing and quantum communication. Al-Khalili is renowned for his contributions to science communication, having authored several popular science books and served as a guest on various television and radio programs. more

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