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My own definition of “matter” may seem unsatisfactory; I should define it as what satisfies the equations of physics.
Bertrand Russell • History of Western Philosophy
as such. All matter originates and exists only by virtue of a force, which brings the particle of an atom to vibration and holds this most minute solar system of the atom together. We must assume behind this force the existence of a conscious and intelligent mind. This mind is the matrix of all matter.1
Peter Baksa • The Point of Power
In relativity, such an extended distribution of matter is called a fluid.
Sean M. Carroll • The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Space, Time, and Motion
Mattering means being important or significant. It also refers to a physical substance, as distinct from mind and spirit.
Karen O'Brien • You Matter More Than You Think: Quantum Social Change for a Thriving World
The double-slit study additionally raises questions about what “matter” really is. Our everyday human experience tells us that matter is easy to define: It is simply solid material that makes up the universe. My arm, which is made of many atoms of matter, certainly feels “solid” to me.
Mark Gober • An End to Upside Down Thinking: Dispelling the Myth That the Brain Produces Consciousness, and the Implications for Everyday Life
The study of matter begins with the question, “What is it made of?” This leads to the notions of fundamental elements, building blocks; to measuring and quantifying. The study of form asks, “What is the pattern?” And that leads to the notions of order, organization, and relationships. Instead of quantity, it involves quality; instead of measuring,
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