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“Relativity challenges your basic intuitions that you've built up from everyday experience. It says your experience of time is not what you think it is, that time is malleable. Your experience of space is not what you think it is; it can stretch and shrink.”

Quote by Brian Greene

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Brian Greene
Brian Greene

Brian Greene is a renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author known for making complex scientific concepts accessible to the public. Born on February 9, 1963 in New York City, he serves as a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University. His research focuses on string theory, M-theory, and cosmology. Greene has written several acclaimed popular science books, including "The Elegant Universe," "The Fabric of the Cosmos," and "The Hidden Reality," which have been translated into over 40 languages. He has also produced and hosted PBS documentary series, bringing cutting-edge physics to mainstream audiences and inspiring millions worldwide. more

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