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# Edward Fredkin

(1934–2023)   Physicist   United States

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Edward Fredkin was a physicist from the United States.

## Quick Facts About Edward Fredkin

Born October 2, 1934

Died June 13, 2023

Nationality United States

Profession Physicist

## About Edward Fredkin

Edward Fredkin was an American computer scientist, physicist and businessman who was an early pioneer of digital physics.

## Awards & Honors

Dickson Prize in Science

##  Quotes by Edward Fredkin

> [Digital mechanics predicts that for every continuous symmetry of physics there will be some microscopic process that violates that symmetry.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-fredkin/digital-mechanics-predicts-that-for-every-continuous-symmetry-of/)

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> [The more equally attractive two alternatives seem, the harder it can be to choose between them - no matter that, to the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-fredkin/the-more-equally-attractive-two-alternatives-seem-the-harder-it-can/)

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