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“I don't need three cars and a great big fucking house [for two people]. But I do and I want it. This is the issue. [The Future of the Planet: Life, Growth and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies. SFI Community Lecture, August 29, 2017]”

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Geoffrey West

Geoffrey West is a renowned physicist born in 1940. His research in physics spans various areas, including statistical physics, complex systems, and biophysics. Professor West is best known for his pioneering work in biophysics, particularly in the study of energy metabolism and growth patterns in biological organisms. His research has had a profound impact on understanding the fundamental principles of biological systems. more

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