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Ernst Peter Fischer

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Ernst Peter Fischer studied mathematics, physics, and biology and graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 1977. In 1987, he qualified as a university lecturer in the history of science, and taught as a professor at the University of Konstanz. Between 1989 and 1999 he was the publisher of the Mannheimer Forum. This position was previously held by Hoimar von Ditfurth.

During his free time, Fischer engaged in scientific journalism, as well as spending time as a mentor. He worked as a publisher for the Stiftung Forum für Verantwortung.

As a science publisher, Fisher wrote articles for several newspapers. Among them were GEO, Bild der Wissenschaft, Die Weltwoche and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

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