Quote by Albert Einstein

It is the theory that decides what we can observe.

It is the theory that decides what we can observe.

Summary

This quote suggests that our understanding of the world is influenced by our preexisting beliefs and theories. Our theories shape our perspective and determine what we are able to observe and comprehend. In other words, the concepts and ideas we hold influence how we interpret and make sense of the information and phenomena around us. It emphasizes the importance of having self-awareness about our biases and the need to critically analyze our theories in order to gain a more accurate understanding of the world.

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Theory

By Albert Einstein

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