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Here’s the claim: conditions of the universe relate to the presence of observers. Does the Anthropic Principle convey deep insights? Or thwart science? For sure, it’s often misunderstood and controversial.

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1. Bernard Carr

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2. Pedro G. Ferreira

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3. John Peacock

4. Luke Barnes

5. Abraham Loeb

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Is the Anthropic Principle Significant?

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