There is nothing new to be discovered in physics now. All that remains is more and more precise measurement.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He believed physics was complete and only needed more precise measurements to finalize understanding.
- In plain terms
- He thought we knew all physics laws and just needed better measurements.
- What can you take from it?
- Assuming knowledge is complete can blind you to new discoveries.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you think is fully understood?
- Can science ever finish?
Another view
This view was overturned by the discovery of quantum mechanics and relativity.
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