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“We believe that when we choose anything, judge a stranger and even fall in love, we understand the principal factors that influenced us. Very often nothing could be further from the truth. As a result, many of our most basic assumptions about ourselves, and society, are false.”

Quote by Leonard Mlodinow

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Leonard Mlodinow

Leonard Mlodinow is a renowned physicist known for his contributions to theoretical physics. He has conducted extensive research in particle physics and cosmology, and is dedicated to translating complex scientific concepts into accessible narratives. more

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