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It is wrong to think that the task of physics is to find out how Nature is. Physics concerns what we say about Nature
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"It is wrong to think that the task of physics is to find out how Nature is. Physics concerns what we say about Nature"

- Niels Bohr

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In this quote, physicist Niels Bohr is emphasizing the importance of language and interpretation in the field of physics. He argues that the goal of physics is not just to reveal the objective reality about nature, however rather to understand and articulate our observations and theories about it. This highlights the subjective nature of clinical questions and the role of human perception and language in forming our understanding of the world. By acknowledging the limitations of our understanding and the impact of our own perspectives, Bohr encourages a more nuanced and crucial technique to studying the natural world.

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Niels Bohr This quote is written / told by Niels Bohr between October 7, 1885 and November 18, 1962. He was a famous Physicist from Denmark. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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