6 Quotes by João Magueijo


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    Thus, the distance between any two galaxies increases in time, creating the illusion of mechanical motion. But in reality, galaxies just sit there, contemplating the spectacle of the universe creating more and more space in between them.

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    The game of science can accurately be described as a never-ending insult to human intelligence.

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    It is sometimes said that we should never believe a scientific theory until it is verified by experiment. But a famous astronomer has also stated that we should never believe an observation until it is confirmed by a theory.

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    I’ve always felt that copious use of the word ‘something’ allows anyone to solve any problem, even insoluble ones.

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    Although the term dialogue was really a euphemism for scientists trying to kill each other, this format worked very well...

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