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“The notion of a separate organism is clearly an abstraction, as is also its boundary. Underlying all this is unbroken wholeness even though our civilization has developed in such a way as to strongly emphasize the separation into parts.”

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David Bohm
David Bohm

David Bohm was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and philosophy. His research encompassed various fields, including quantum theory, consciousness, and the philosophy of science. Born on December 20, 1917, he passed away on October 27, 1992. more

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