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“We physicists know that a beautiful postulate is more likely to be correct than an ugly one. Why not adopt this Postulate of Eternal Life, at least as a working hypothesis?”

Quote by Frank J. Tipler

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Frank J. Tipler

Frank J. Tipler is a renowned physicist, born on February 1, 1947. He is known for his extensive research in the fields of cosmology, general relativity, and quantum mechanics. Tipler is particularly recognized for his contributions to the study of the observable universe and cosmic inflation. more

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