Anyone else enjoy physics less after learning QM?

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The discussion centers on the sentiment that learning Quantum Mechanics (QM) diminishes enjoyment in physics for some individuals. The poster, a newcomer to QM, expresses frustration with the heavy reliance on mathematical procedures without a clear understanding of the underlying concepts. They contrast this with the clarity and beauty found in classical mechanics and special relativity, suggesting that the complexity of QM leads to a loss of interest in the subject. This reflects a common sentiment among students transitioning from classical to quantum physics.

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  • Basic understanding of classical mechanics principles
  • Familiarity with mathematical concepts used in physics
  • Knowledge of special relativity fundamentals
  • Introductory exposure to quantum mechanics terminology
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  • Explore the foundational principles of Quantum Mechanics
  • Study the mathematical framework of QM, including wave functions and operators
  • Investigate the philosophical implications of quantum theory
  • Learn about the historical development of quantum mechanics and its impact on classical physics
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Students of physics, educators in the field, and anyone grappling with the transition from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics will benefit from this discussion.

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Edit: Sorry I posted this in the wrong forum...I intended to post this in the Quantum Physics forum. Mods would you please move this post to the forum you see most appropriate.I am a newbie in learning quantum mechanics, so please view my opinion lightly:

After learning a bit of QM, I feel myself to enjoy physics much less than before. I feel QM is all about math and just solving equations without really knowing what exactly you're solving for and what exactly you're doing. It's like I'm just following a set of procedures without actually knowing what's going on.
In classical mechanics, everything was so beautifully simple and a lot of things work out very nicely, and you actually know what you're doing. Even in the less intuitive special relativity, you actually know what you're doing when you're doing your calculations. That's not really the case in QM.

Does anyone else feel the same way? Or is it just me?
Maybe it's my lack of understanding QM, but I found I've really lost a lot of my interest in physics after starting learning quantum mechanics.
 
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It just gets worse.

Although the further down the rabbit hole you go, the more that nice classical happy picture starts to make less and less actual sense.
 

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