[On famous Nobel Laureate Niels Bohr][Niels] Bohr's sort of humor, use of parables and stories, tolerance, dependence on family, feelings of indebtedness, obligation, and guilt, and his sense of responsibility for science, community, and, ultimately, humankind in general, are common traits of the Jewish intellectual. So too is a well-fortified atheism. Bohr ended with no religious belief and a dislike of all religions that claimed to base their teachings on revelations.

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Themes

  • Family — The ties of kinship, parenting, and unconditional love
  • Humor — Witty observations and humorous takes on everyday life
  • Science — Discovery, inquiry, and the wonders of the natural world

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