[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f6YQOGMa4z4AdpfwOc-TkW8k_2QDJydfb3qddQOGbXDY":3,"$fNBme2gcBbTVnV9wkukGjuBwE4dy5m_VLQ5f8nGa7skE":20},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},15873,"Philip Ball","P",22,null,"philip-ball",[12,16],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},12280,"measurement",7,{"tag_id":17,"tag_name":18,"tag_count":19},1741,"physics",5,{"quotes":21,"pagination":176},[22,30,46,67,80,87,104,120,141,161],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":27,"source":28,"quote_tag":29,"commentary":9},799861,"In a world threatened by pain and death, stories of miracle workers are a psychological necessity, because the alternative is unmitigated horror and despair.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":31,"quote_text":32,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":33,"source":34,"quote_tag":35,"commentary":9},785396,"Cabe decir que los genios tienen más posibilidades de incurrir en el error que la media.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[36,41],{"id":37,"tag":38},3681089,{"id":39,"tag_name":40},68991,"conocimiento",{"id":42,"tag":43},3681088,{"id":44,"tag_name":45},115275,"ciencia",{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},709382,"Hippocrates can be justifiably regarded as the father of Western medicine, and he stands in relation to this science as Aristotle does to physics. Which is to say, he was almost entirely wrong, but he was at least systematic.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[52,57,62],{"id":53,"tag":54},3487026,{"id":55,"tag_name":56},352,"science",{"id":58,"tag":59},3487024,{"id":60,"tag_name":61},13362,"classics",{"id":63,"tag":64},3487023,{"id":65,"tag_name":66},16463,"aristotle",{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":70,"source":71,"quote_tag":72,"commentary":79},704451,"[T]he wavefunction of the electron in [a] box can penetrate into the walls. If the walls aren’t too thick, the wavefunction can actually extend right through them, so that it still has a non-zero value on the outside. What this tells you is that there is a small chance – equal to the amplitude of the wavefunction squared in that part of space – that if you make a measurement of where the electron is, you might find it within the wall, or even outside the wall.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[73,76],{"id":74,"tag":75},3474233,{"id":55,"tag_name":56},{"id":77,"tag":78},3474231,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Philip Ball, a science writer and historian of science, likely from his book \"Beyond Weird: Why Everything You Thought You Knew About Quantum Physics is Different\" (2018). During this time, Ball was reflecting on the nature of quantum mechanics and its implications for our understanding of reality. His work was influenced by the ongoing debates in the physics community about the interpretation of quantum mechanics.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth about the nature of reality at the quantum level. On the surface, it appears to be a statement about the behavior of electrons in a box, but it actually speaks to the fundamental tension between our intuitive understanding of space and the probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics. The fact that the wavefunction can penetrate through walls and extend into the outside space suggests that, at a quantum level, the distinction between inside and outside, or containment and freedom, is not as clear-cut as we might assume.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn applying this mindset to our own lives, we can benefit from recognizing that our own \"walls\" or limitations are not as fixed as they may seem. By acknowledging the possibility that our \"wavefunction\" can extend beyond our perceived boundaries, we can cultivate a sense of openness and flexibility in the face of uncertainty, allowing us to explore new possibilities and find creative solutions to complex problems.",{"id":81,"quote_text":82,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":83,"source":84,"quote_tag":85,"commentary":86},697210,"The world is sensitive to our touch. It has a kind of 'Zing!' that makes it fly off in ways that are not imaginable classically. The whole structure of quantum mechanics may be nothing more than the optimal method of reasoning and processing information in the light of such a fundamental (wonderful) sensitivity. — Chris Fuchs",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nChris Fuchs, a physicist and philosopher, likely wrote this quote in the context of his work on quantum mechanics and the foundations of quantum theory. Fuchs has been a leading figure in the development of quantum Bayesianism, a theoretical framework that seeks to understand the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level. This quote reflects his fascination with the fundamental nature of reality and the implications of quantum mechanics on our understanding of the world.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a profound paradox: the world is both fragile and resilient. On one hand, it is \"sensitive to our touch,\" implying that even small actions or interventions can have far-reaching consequences. On the other hand, this sensitivity is not a weakness, but rather a strength, allowing the world to \"fly off in ways that are not imaginable classically.\" This tension between fragility and resilience speaks to the complex and non-intuitive nature of quantum mechanics.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in your own life, recognize that even small actions can have significant effects. Rather than viewing yourself as a passive observer, see yourself as an active participant in shaping the world around you. By embracing this sensitivity, you can tap into the \"Zing!\" of the world, finding creative solutions to complex problems and navigating uncertainty with greater ease.",{"id":88,"quote_text":89,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":90,"source":91,"quote_tag":92,"commentary":9},644884,"Creer que el genio conlleva estar libre de error es malinterpretar la naturaleza de la creatividad y el entendimiento.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[93,98,101],{"id":94,"tag":95},3305684,{"id":96,"tag_name":97},5965,"error",{"id":99,"tag":100},3305683,{"id":39,"tag_name":40},{"id":102,"tag":103},3305682,{"id":44,"tag_name":45},{"id":105,"quote_text":106,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":107,"source":108,"quote_tag":109,"commentary":9},559726,"We watch Paracelsus in Basle as though seeing a man run headlong toward a precipice. Like an indestructible lunatic, he will do so again and again throughout his life.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[110,115],{"id":111,"tag":112},3021170,{"id":113,"tag_name":114},2956,"stubbornness",{"id":116,"tag":117},3021169,{"id":118,"tag_name":119},24807,"recklessness",{"id":121,"quote_text":122,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":123,"source":124,"quote_tag":125,"commentary":9},484505,"A so-called antimony war had been waged between French [Galenist] physicians and [alchemical, Paracelsian] iatrochemists since the beginning of the seventeenth century. What it lacked in bloodletting, this war made up for in bile.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[126,131,136],{"id":127,"tag":128},2731713,{"id":129,"tag_name":130},1847,"puns",{"id":132,"tag":133},2731710,{"id":134,"tag_name":135},5532,"medicine",{"id":137,"tag":138},2731709,{"id":139,"tag_name":140},5822,"doctors",{"id":142,"quote_text":143,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":144,"source":145,"quote_tag":146,"commentary":160},481929,"[There is a] growing conviction that quantum mechanics is at root a theory not of tiny particles and waves but of information and its causative influence. It’s a theory of how much we can deduce about the world by looking at it, and how that depends on intimate, invisible connections between here and there.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[147,150,155],{"id":148,"tag":149},2721527,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":151,"tag":152},2721526,{"id":153,"tag_name":154},5015,"information",{"id":156,"tag":157},2721525,{"id":158,"tag_name":159},9782,"connections","**The Backstory**\nPhilip Ball, a renowned science writer, likely penned this quote in the early 2000s, a time when the intersection of quantum mechanics and information theory was gaining significant attention in the scientific community. This was an era marked by the rise of complexity science, network theory, and the increasing recognition of the non-local, interconnected nature of reality. As a historian, I note that Ball's work often explored the boundary between the scientific and philosophical, making this quote a reflection of his ongoing inquiry into the deeper implications of quantum mechanics.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, this quote may seem like a straightforward description of the shift in perspective within quantum mechanics. However, the hidden insight lies in the tension between the idea that quantum mechanics is a theory of information and the notion that it's a theory of causality. The quote reveals that the essence of quantum mechanics is not about the inherent properties of particles or waves but about the limitations of our ability to understand the world, which is deeply intertwined with the connections between seemingly disparate points in space and time.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the importance of acknowledging the limitations of your knowledge and the interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated elements in your field of expertise. By recognizing the invisible connections that underlie complex systems, you can develop a more nuanced understanding of the world and identify opportunities for innovation that might otherwise go unnoticed. This mindset can be particularly valuable for creatives and professionals working in interdisciplinary fields, where the boundaries between seemingly distinct areas of expertise are often blurred.",{"id":162,"quote_text":163,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":164,"source":165,"quote_tag":166,"commentary":175},481922,"[C]lassical physics is just a special case of quantum physics.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[167,170],{"id":168,"tag":169},2721504,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":171,"tag":172},2721506,{"id":173,"tag_name":174},3696,"special","**The Backstory**\nPhilip Ball, a renowned science writer and historian, likely coined this phrase in the context of his work on the history of physics. As a historian, Ball has extensively written about the evolution of scientific thought, often highlighting the connections between classical and quantum physics. This quote might have been written during his research on the foundations of quantum mechanics, where he sought to clarify the relationship between the two theories.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote \"[C]lassical physics is just a special case of quantum physics\" reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that the laws of classical physics are not an exception to the rules of quantum physics, but rather a subset of them. This insight challenges the conventional wisdom that classical physics is a distinct and separate entity from quantum physics, instead suggesting that classical physics is a limiting case of the more general principles of quantum mechanics.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen approaching complex problems, remember that seemingly disparate theories or frameworks are not mutually exclusive, but rather part of a broader, interconnected system. By recognizing that classical physics is a special case of quantum physics, you can approach problems with a more nuanced understanding, seeking to identify the underlying principles that govern the behavior of complex systems, and applying those principles to find innovative solutions.",{"currentPage":177,"totalPages":178,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":179},1,3,10]