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“If God creates a world of particles and waves, dancing in obedience to mathematical and physical laws, who are we to say that he cannot make use of those laws to cover the surface of a small planet with living creatures?”

Quote by Martin Gardner

Book:The New Ambidextrous Universe: Symmetry and Asymmetry from Mirror Reflections to Superstrings

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The New Ambidextrous Universe: Symmetry and Asymmetry from Mirror Reflections to Superstrings

This book delves into the intricate relationship between symmetry and asymmetry in the physical world, tracing their influence from basic mirror reflections to complex superstring theories. more

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Martin Gardner was an accomplished science writer known for his popularization of mathematics, science, and pseudoscience. His work covered a wide range of scientific topics, including mathematics, logic, magic, and the history of science. Born on October 21, 1914, he passed away on May 22, 2010. more

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