Defined Quote by David Bohm
“In relativity, movement is continuous, causally determinate and well defined, while in quantum mechanics it is discontinuous, not causally determinate and not well defined.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Quantum Mechanics vs Relativity, David Bohm, 1975
It contrasts the continuous, deterministic nature of relativity with the discontinuous, indeterminate nature of quantum mechanics.
In simple terms: Relativity is smooth; quantum is jumpy.
Accept uncertainty in the quantum realm.
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When to use this quote
- scientific research
- technology development
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this affect our view of reality?
- Can both be reconciled?
Quantum theory still lacks a unified framework.