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For many people,this idea is a horrific thought.
对很多人来说 这是一个很恐怖的想法
For it seems to deny our basic humanity.
因为这似乎否定了我们的基本人性
and return us not only into machines.
而且不只把我们变成了机器
But machines that can be controlled.
还是能受遥控
conceivably,for evil means.
进行邪恶用途的机器
So perhaps I had no choice when I decided between physics and biology.
也许当我在物理学和生物学间犹豫时 我并无选择
Perhaps the laws of physics determined my career?
也许物理学的法则 早就决定了我的生涯
Well... not necessarily.
不过这倒也未必
Predictability isn't always a consequence of the laws of nature.
可预测性并非是自然法则的结果
It's hard to predict an individual roll of the dice.
我们很难预测每个骰子转动的方向
Even though it is pure physics.
即使这纯粹是物理现象
Scale that up to a really complex system
若把它按比例放大到非常复杂的系统
Predictability becomes impossible.
那么预测就变得不可能
To see such a system you only have to look outside.
若要了解这样的系统 你只需要看看外面
Now,as you may know,
你或许知道
we English are slightly obsessed by our ever-changing weather.
我们英国人对国内变化多端的天气 算是有一点执着
Especially when planning a summer barbecue.
尤其当我们正计划要办夏日烤肉
