Broken Quote by Erwin Schrodinger
“The world is given to me only once, not one existing and one perceived. Subject and object are only one. The barrier between them cannot be said to have broken down as a result of recent experience in the physical sciences, for this barrier does not exist.”
About This Quote
Source Book: What Is Life? by Erwin Schrödinger, 1944
The quote asserts that reality is a unified whole where subject and object are inseparable, and scientific advances have not truly dissolved this fundamental unity.
In simple terms: Reality is one, not split into observer and observed.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the unity of experience.
Themes
philosophy
physics
ontology
Mood
contemplative
curious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- meditation
- scientific research
- artistic creation
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
nondualism
quantum mechanics
holism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing subject and object as one change your daily decisions?
- Can scientific inquiry still benefit from distinguishing observer and observed?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook practical distinctions needed for scientific methodology.
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