Scientific theories are judged by the coherence they lend to our
natural experience and the simplicity with which they do so. The
grand principle of the heavens balances on the razor's edge of truth.
-- Commissioner Pravin Lal,
"A History of Science"
natural experience and the simplicity with which they do so. The
grand principle of the heavens balances on the razor's edge of truth.
-- Commissioner Pravin Lal,
"A History of Science"
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