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IT is well known that a physical theory which ignores some of the elements of the problem is incomplete, and is therefore liable to break down when confronted with the facts. A physical theory cannot take the whole universe into account; but if it is to be complete enough to be satisfactory, and to make trustworthy predictions, it must take all relevant factors into account.
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Lodge, O. Contributions to a British Association Discussion on the Evolution of the Universe. Nature 128, 722 (1931). https://doi.org/10.1038/128722a0
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