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“Erwin Schrodinger has explained how he and his fellow physicists had agreed that they would report their new discoveries and experiments in quantum physics in the language of Newtonian physics. That is, they agreed to discuss and report the non-visua” quote by Marshall McLuhan
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“Erwin Schrodinger has explained how he and his fellow physicists had agreed that they would report their new discoveries and experiments in quantum physics in the language of Newtonian physics. That is, they agreed to discuss and report the non-visua”

Marshall McLuhan

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Source Speech: Interview with Marshall McLuhan, date unknown

Physicists chose to describe quantum findings using classical terms, highlighting a bridge between old and new scientific language.

In simple terms: Scientists used familiar language to explain new ideas.

Key Takeaway

Translate complex concepts into accessible terms.

Themes

communication science translation

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

explanatory reflective

When to use this quote

  • teaching
  • public outreach
  • science journalism

Key Concepts

quantum mechanics Newtonian physics interdisciplinary dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does language shape scientific understanding?
  • When is simplification harmful?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on outdated metaphors can obscure true nature of discoveries.

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