Energy Quote by Shannon Messenger
![“That’s impossible [...] You need infinite energy for light travel. Haven’t you heard of the theory of relativity?” She thought she had him stumped with that one, but he just laughed again. “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.” quote by Shannon Messenger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a4d/shannon-messenger-6457_energy_that-s-impossible-you-need-infinite-ener_1524900.jpg)
““That’s impossible [...] You need infinite energy for light travel. Haven’t you heard of the theory of relativity?” She thought she had him stumped with that one, but he just laughed again. “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken, 2012
The quote mocks a misunderstanding of physics, highlighting that common sense often contradicts scientific reality.
In simple terms: People often misuse scientific concepts.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and seek accurate knowledge.
Themes
science
misconception
humor
Mood
amused
critical
inquisitive
Type
educational
satirical
When to use this quote
- classroom debate
- science communication
- popular media
- personal conversations
Key Concepts
relativity
energy
light travel
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify scientific claims?
- What role does humor play in teaching complex ideas?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay the seriousness of scientific literacy.
![“It is ironic that Einsteins most creative work, the general theory of relativity, should boil down to conceptualizing space as a medium when his original premise [in special relativity] was that no such medium existed [..]…” quote by Robert B. Laughlin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c7e/robert-b-laughlin-24580_creative_it-is-ironic-that-einsteins-most-creativ_926557.jpg)
![“No one must think that Newton’s great creation can be overthrown in any real sense by this [Theory of Relativity] or by any other theory. His clear and wide ideas will for ever retain their significance as the foundation on which our modern conceptions of physics have been built.” quote by Albert Einstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a7a/albert-einstein-33_built_no-one-must-think-that-newton-s-great-cr_591691.jpg)
