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You have to be careful when you use beauty as a guide. There are many theories people didn't think were beautiful at the time but did find beautiful later—and vice versa. I think simplicity is a good guide: The more economical a theory, the better.

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Lisa Randall
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: June 18
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