American theoretical physicist and cosmologist who argued that quantum cosmology shows that the universe can arise from 'nothing' — generating significant philosophical controversy about what 'nothing' means in physics.
Contributed to dark energy research; developed popular science communication arguing that physics has superseded philosophy on questions of origins; A Universe from Nothing sparked debate about whether quantum vacuum is 'nothing' in a philosophically relevant sense.
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