Behave Quote by Richard P. Feynman
“If I say [electrons] behave like particles I give the wrong impression; also if I say they behave like waves. They behave in their own inimitable way, which technically could be called a quantum mechanical way. They behave in a way that is like nothing that you have seen before.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Nature of Quantum Mechanics, 1960s
Quantum entities defy classical categories, exhibiting both particle‑like and wave‑like traits uniquely.
In simple terms: Quantum objects are neither pure particles nor pure waves.
Accept uncertainty and duality in quantum theory.
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- education
- research design
- technology development
- public outreach
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Questions to Reflect On
- How does embracing quantum duality change technological innovation?
- What does this mean for our view of reality?
Simplistic analogies can mislead; quantum behavior is context‑dependent.