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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Reflections on Hugh Everett and Quantum Legacy

This chapter recounts a personal encounter with physicist Hugh Everett in the late 1970s, highlighting his unique contributions to quantum theory and the complexities of scientific recognition. It delves into themes of monotony and progress, illustrating how significant changes in science and creativity can emerge unexpectedly after long periods of stability.

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