“What is the ‘present’? We say that only the things of the present exist: the past no longer exists and the future doesn’t exist yet. But in physics there is nothing that corresponds to the notion of the ‘now’.”
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Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
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Carlo Rovelli
Carlo Rovelli is an Italian theoretical physicist and writer. He is renowned for his research in the field of quantum gravity, particularly in the area of quantum theory of spacetime. Rovelli's work extends beyond the realm of science, as he is also dedicated to communicating complex physical concepts in an accessible way to the general public. more
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