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Traditionally, scientists have treated the laws of physics as simply 'given,' elegant mathematical relationships that were somehow imprinted on the universe at its birth, and fixed thereafter. Inquiry into the origin and nature of the laws was not regarded as a proper part of science.

Traditionally, scientists have treated the laws of physics a

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This quote suggests that scientists have historically viewed the laws of physics as unquestionable and inherent principles that were established from the beginning of the universe. Exploring the origins and characteristics of these laws was not considered a valid scientific pursuit. However, the implication here is that this traditional approach disregarded the potential for deeper understanding and was overly narrow in its scope, suggesting that the investigation of the origin and nature of these laws should be seen as a legitimate scientific inquiry.

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