Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Einstein jokes that while the universe may be infinite, human stupidity certainly is.
- In plain terms
- Humans are very stupid, and maybe the universe is too.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember that human foolishness can be endless.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is stupidity truly endless?
- How do we define wisdom?
Another view
The quote is hyperbolic and not scientifically rigorous.
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