Quote by Richard Buckminster Fuller

Everything you've learned in school as obvious becomes less and less obvious as you begin to study the universe. For example, there are no solids in the universe. There's not even a suggestion of a solid. There are no absolute continuums. There are no surfaces. There are no straight lines.

Everything you've learned in school as obvious becomes less

Summary

This quote by renowned physicist and philosopher Buckminster Fuller highlights the transformative nature of studying the universe and challenges our conventional understanding. It suggests that what we perceive as absolute and certain in our everyday lives, such as solids, straight lines, and surfaces, lose their relevance in the vastness and complexity of the universe. Fuller invites us to expand our perceptions and embrace a fluid and interconnected view of reality where traditional concepts become less apparent. It underscores the importance of continually questioning and reevaluating our understanding of the world around us.

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By Richard Buckminster Fuller

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