Quote by Sir James Jeans, The Mysterious

The stream of human knowledge is impartially heading towards a non-mechanical reality. The universe begins to look more like a great thought than a great machine. Mind no longer appears to be an accidental intruder into the realm of matter. We are beginning to suspect that we ought rather to hail it as the creator and governor of this realm.

The stream of human knowledge is impartially heading towards

Summary

This quote suggests that human knowledge is moving towards a reality that goes beyond mere mechanical processes. It proposes that the universe resembles more of a collective intelligence or thought rather than a predictable machine. It implies that instead of viewing the mind as a random element in the realm of matter, we should recognize it as possibly the creator and ruler of this realm. In essence, the quote suggests a shift in perspective towards recognizing the significance and power of the human mind in shaping our understanding of the universe.

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By Sir James Jeans, The Mysterious

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