Physics traditionally seeks to understand many complex phenomena in terms of a few simple underlying principles and laws, as exemplified by Weinberg's statement that physics is about seeing things simply.
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Jeffrey WestEvidence Quote
“our job in physics is to see things simply to understand a great many complicated phenomena in a unified way in terms of a few few simple principles”
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Geoffrey West, The Simplicity, Unity and Complexity of Life | Natural Philosophy Forum Lecture, 2024— Hopkins Natural Philosophy ForumCreated: 8/10/2026, 10:45:11 PM
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