Death of astrophysicist Hubert Reeves at 91

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We lost a great man today - originally from my part of the World - with the death of astrophysicist Hubert Reeves at 91.

https://newsrnd.com/tech/2023-10-13-death-of-astrophysicist-hubert-reeves--tireless-star-teller.HJZnDukP-T.html said:
This is probably the only criticism that has ever been levelled at him: being too positive. To his detractors, he replied in 1986 in an essay on the Cold War and the nuclear threat with his few words that are still relevant today: « Intelligence is not necessarily a poisoned gift. The absurd is still avoidable. The awakening of jubilation is, perhaps, the most effective antidote. » Name of the book: « The Time to Get Drunk - Does the Universe Make Sense? ». Thirty-five years later, the question remains unanswered, but we like to toast the memory of Mr. Reeves.​

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