Attitude Quote by Leonard Susskind
“Extra dimensional theories are sometimes considered science fiction with equations. I think that's a wrong attitude. I think extra dimensions are with us, they are with us to stay, and they entered physics a long time ago. They are not going to go away.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Stanford Physics Colloquium, 2023
Extra dimensions are real, not sci‑fi, and have long been part of physics.
In simple terms: Extra dimensions exist in science.
Explore beyond familiar dimensions.
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When to use this quote
- research
- education
- science communication
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What experiments could reveal extra dimensions?
- How do you reconcile intuition with higher‑dimensional concepts?
Empirical evidence for extra dimensions remains indirect.