We ought to regard the present state of the universe as the effect of its antecedent state and as the cause of the state that is to follow. An intelligence knowing all the forces acting in nature at a...
Pierre-Simon Laplace
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analysis, astronomy, certainty, comprehension, data, determinism, eyes, formula, free will, human mind
The aspirations of democracy are based on the notion of an informed citizenry, capable of making wise decisions. The choices we are asked to make become increasingly complex. They require the longer-t...
Ann Druyan
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ann druyan, decisions, democracy, economy, intelligence, literate, science, society, thought, wise