Quote by David Deutsch

Humans may or may not have cosmic significance, and if they do, it will be by hitching a ride on the objective centrality of knowledge in the cosmic scheme of things.

Humans may or may not have cosmic significance, and if they

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This quote suggests that the significance of human beings in the universe is uncertain. It implies that if humans do have an important role, it will be due to their ability to acquire knowledge. The quote implies that knowledge holds a central position in the cosmic order, and by gaining knowledge, humans have the potential to participate in a meaningful way within the larger scheme of the universe.

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