Physics and philosophy are at most a few thousand years old, but probably have lives of thousands of millions of years stretching away in front of them. They are only just beginning to get under way...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physics and philosophy are very young compared to their potential future. They are just starting.
- In plain terms
- These fields are young and have long futures ahead of them.
- What can you take from it?
- Be patient and open to future discoveries in these fields.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the future hold for these fields?
- How do you feel about being part of the beginning?
Another view
This is speculation about future lifespans of fields.
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