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The mathematics of quantum mechanics very accurately describes how our universe works. ”
I think the universe is pure geometry - basically, a beautiful shape twisting around and dancing over space-time. ”
The only thing that makes sense is if the universe is beautiful and simple and elegant. ”
If you share an office next to a guy for twenty years, and you like him and you're friends with him, it's hard to tell him that you think that his whole idea of how the universe works is completely wrong. ”
Being poor sucks... It's hard to figure out the secrets of the universe when you're trying to figure out where you and your girlfriend are going to sleep next month. ”
I always found it satisfying that gravity was described by Einstein's geometric theory of general relativity. ”
I'm afraid the workings of J.J. Abrams' mind falls outside the predictive capacity of any coherent theory. ”
My friends are all geeks. And many of them are scientists who love playing outside as much as I do. ”
My father raised me to think independently and follow my own path in life. ”
I've gotten e-mails asking, 'Are you taking students?' Well, come visit and I'll be happy to talk to you. But I'm not a degree-granting institution. ”