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What does it mean?
Einstein expresses skepticism about quantum mechanics being the final theory, preferring a deterministic view.
In plain terms
He doubts quantum physics explains everything and believes in a ordered universe.
What can you take from it?
Question established theories until they feel complete.

Where it applies

  • discussing quantum mechanics
  • philosophical debates
  • scientific inquiry

Putting it to work

  • studying foundations of physics
  • questioning randomness
  • exploring determinism

Questions to consider

  • Is the universe random or ordered?
  • When is a theory complete?

Another view

His view conflicted with later experimental evidence.

More from Albert Einstein

  1. I have second thoughts. Maybe God is malicious.

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  2. Whether you can observe a thing or not depends on the theory which you use. It is the theory which decides what can be observed.

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  3. Raffiniert ist der Herrgott, aber boshaft ist er nicht.

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