"Today's scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality"

Nikola Tesla is slamming contemporary scientists who rely too heavily on mathematical formulas and do not carry out useful experiments to ensure that their theories align with truth. Tesla believes that a simply mathematical approach can cause a detach in between theory and practical application. He suggests that scientists must concentrate on developing a strong foundation through experimentation prior to relying solely on mathematical equations to discuss a phenomenon.