The Same and Not the Same
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The Same and Not the Same is a popular science book by Nobel Prize–winning chemist Roald Hoffmann that explores the philosophical and cultural dimensions of chemistry, particularly the nature of similarity and difference in chemical substances.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Same and Not the Same canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3702715 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Same and Not the Same Context triple: [Roald Hoffmann, hasWork, The Same and Not the Same]
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A.
Same
Same is a town in northeastern Tanzania that serves as an administrative and commercial center near the Pare Mountains in the Kilimanjaro area.
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B.
Nothing Was the Same
Nothing Was the Same is a critically acclaimed studio album by Canadian rapper Drake that helped solidify his status as a dominant figure in contemporary hip hop and R&B.
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C.
Different from the Others
Different from the Others is a pioneering 1919 German silent film, directed by Richard Oswald and starring Conrad Veidt, that is one of the earliest cinematic works to portray homosexuality sympathetically and critique anti-gay laws.
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D.
I Ain’t the Same
"I Ain’t the Same" is a soulful, blues-infused rock song by Alabama Shakes, showcasing Brittany Howard’s powerful vocals and the band’s gritty, retro-inspired sound.
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E.
Same Old Story
"Same Old Story" is a song featured on the album *Darkness and Light* by American singer-songwriter John Legend.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Same and Not the Same Target entity description: The Same and Not the Same is a popular science book by Nobel Prize–winning chemist Roald Hoffmann that explores the philosophical and cultural dimensions of chemistry, particularly the nature of similarity and difference in chemical substances.
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A.
Same
Same is a town in northeastern Tanzania that serves as an administrative and commercial center near the Pare Mountains in the Kilimanjaro area.
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B.
Nothing Was the Same
Nothing Was the Same is a critically acclaimed studio album by Canadian rapper Drake that helped solidify his status as a dominant figure in contemporary hip hop and R&B.
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C.
Different from the Others
Different from the Others is a pioneering 1919 German silent film, directed by Richard Oswald and starring Conrad Veidt, that is one of the earliest cinematic works to portray homosexuality sympathetically and critique anti-gay laws.
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D.
I Ain’t the Same
"I Ain’t the Same" is a soulful, blues-infused rock song by Alabama Shakes, showcasing Brittany Howard’s powerful vocals and the band’s gritty, retro-inspired sound.
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E.
Same Old Story
"Same Old Story" is a song featured on the album *Darkness and Light* by American singer-songwriter John Legend.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
non-fiction book
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popular science book ⓘ |
| author | Roald Hoffmann ⓘ |
| authorAwardedNobelPrizeIn | 1981 ⓘ |
| authorOf | The Same and Not the Same self-linksurface differs ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| discusses |
ambiguities in chemical classification
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historical development of chemical concepts ⓘ how society perceives chemicals ⓘ relationship between structure and properties in chemistry ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
the complexity of chemical identity
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the limits of simple dichotomies in chemistry ⓘ |
| explores |
ethical and social aspects of chemical practice
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how chemists classify substances ⓘ the meaning of chemical identity ⓘ the role of metaphor in chemistry ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
conceptual foundations of chemistry
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cultural dimensions of chemistry ⓘ |
| genre |
popular science
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science and philosophy ⓘ |
| hasAuthorNobelPrize | Nobel Prize in Chemistry ⓘ |
| hasForm |
printed book
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textual work ⓘ |
| hasNotableConcept |
chemical identity as context-dependent
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cultural narratives about chemicals ⓘ same but different in chemistry ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
humanistic approach to chemistry
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interdisciplinary ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general audience
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readers interested in philosophy of science ⓘ students of chemistry ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
chemistry
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difference in chemical substances ⓘ philosophy of chemistry ⓘ similarity in chemical substances ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: The Same and Not the Same Description of subject: The Same and Not the Same is a popular science book by Nobel Prize–winning chemist Roald Hoffmann that explores the philosophical and cultural dimensions of chemistry, particularly the nature of similarity and difference in chemical substances.
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subject surface form:
Roald Hoffmann