Can not Quote by Stephen Hawking
“It is tribute to how far we have come in theoretical physics that it now takes enormous machines and a great deal of money to perform experiments whose results we can not predict.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Royal Society Lecture, 2010
Modern physics requires massive, costly equipment for experiments whose outcomes are uncertain.
In simple terms: Science is costly and unpredictable.
Key Takeaway
Invest wisely in research.
Themes
science
uncertainty
technology
Mood
academic
thought‑provoking
Type
lecture
public talk
When to use this quote
- grant writing
- collaborative research
- public outreach
Key Concepts
theoretical physics
funding challenges
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to pursue uncertain experiments?
- How can we democratize big‑science research?
A Different Perspective
High costs can limit participation from smaller institutions.
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