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I think perhaps the most important problem is that we are trying to understand the fundamental workings of the universe
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"I think perhaps the most important problem is that we are trying to understand the fundamental workings of the universe via a language devised for telling one another when the best fruit is"

- Terry Prachett

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This quote by Terry Pratchett highlights a basic concern in the method we approach comprehending the universe. He suggests that our tools for communication and language are limited, and might not suffice to comprehend the complexities of deep space. We use language mostly to communicate information to one another, often relating to useful matters like determining the very best fruit. This language, however, might not be well-suited to describing the performances of the universe, which are a lot more abstract and extensive. The quote invites us to think about the restrictions of our communication tools and consider how we can better understand and communicate about deep space.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Terry Prachett somewhere between April 28, 1948 and today. He/she was a famous Author from England. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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