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“The hardest task for the historian… is to consider the evidence without prejudice. We all have prior agendas and tend to find what we’re looking for while ignoring anything contrary to our expectations. So history, because it is a human pursuit, is always partial and prejudiced no less than our own interior lives: both are just a sum of contingent memories.”

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Book:Omega

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Omega

In Omega, the author delves into the realms of science and the mysteries of the universe, offering a thought-provoking narrative that challenges readers' perceptions of reality. more

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Christopher Evans

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