Brian Schmidt

Scientist

1967-02-24

Astrophysicist known for work on the accelerating expansion of the universe, recognized with the Nobel Prize in Physics. He has led major research and academic institutions in Australia. His contributions have been central to modern cosmology.

Books by Brian Schmidt

A Very Long Summer's Day
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Escalation of Commitment in the New Product Development Process/ by Jeffrey Brian Schmidt
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Quotes by Brian Schmidt

Even if I stumble on to the absolute truth of any aspect of the universe, I will not realise my luck and instead will spend my life trying to find flaws in this understanding - such is the role of a scientist.
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Science is not, despite how it is often portrayed, about absolute truths. It is about developing an understanding of the world, making predictions, and then testing these predictions.
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