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Cosmic Queries – Why Are We Here?

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Bjorn Fudunap: We seem to focus for obvious reasons on the what and the how of the universe. The why never seems to get much scientific attention, because it assumes I imagine that there is a purpose which physics does not really need. Is not the why an important factor for human curiosity? And should we not then seek to not necessarily find a reason for the universe, but encourage those who seek purpose and thus understanding?

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