"A scientist looks for a description of the universe in terms of a model that allows him to understand how things work, allows him to predict how things are going to work, and allows him to put together devices that work according to his predictions."
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"Is Physics Finished?", in Asimov's (Fall 1977), p. 38
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Milton A. Rothman
Milton A. Rothman (November 30, 1919 – October 6, 2001) was a United States nuclear physicist and college professor.
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