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Patricia Lee
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Something I love about used books the occasional marginalia left by strangers. The previous owner of this book left none in the actual pages, but was moved enough to write this on the inside cover: “As of 2023, I found this to be a profound explanation of modern scientific developments. I understood none of the scientific language or mathematics, yet I still was able to take something away from reading this. It almost feels existentially philosophical. The theory - order in chaos, and chaos in order - aside, the need for science to deconstruct the walls it had greedily built so that it may discover universality, the point at which we should have begun, is almost humorously human. Everything possesses infinite depth and to act as though one can simplify such complexity by stripping it of that which makes it complex [can’t decipher word] ignorance at the grandest scale.” So there you have it. The book is Chaos by James Gleick. Endorsed by a stranger, originally recommended to me by @aviationdoctor.eth.
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Sejupaar
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I think the missing word is "embodies;" they probably skipped the "b." And yes, trying to strip off our infinite complexity vs. embracing chaos does sound foolish. My commitment with myself is for my next book to be in German (most probably a children's book), so it helps me to continue learning the language. ... but want to read this one, haha.
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Patricia Lee
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Oh “embodies” does seem right. Good catch. :) That’s an awesome challenge to give yourself. Hope you’ll indulge us here with sharing whatever children’s book you pick.
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