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Werner Heisenberg

Natural science, does not simply describe and explain nature it is part of the interplay between nature and ourselves.

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Werner Heisenberg means that natural science is not just about observing and understanding the world around us, but it also involves how humans interact with and influence nature. This suggests that science shapes, and is shaped by, our relationship with the natural environment rather than being a separate, objective activity.

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