Quote by John Twelve Hawks

Many physicists these days sound like the Delphic oracle - with equations.

Many physicists these days sound like the Delphic oracle - w

Summary

This quote is a playful observation highlighting the complex and enigmatic language used by physicists. It suggests that, similar to the cryptic and ambiguous responses given by the Delphic oracle in ancient Greek culture, physicists today often communicate their ideas in the form of equations. It implies that understanding the language of modern physics may require a level of interpretation and analysis, similar to unraveling the mysterious utterances of the oracles of ancient times.

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