Question about a statement by Albert Einstein

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The discussion revolves around a statement attributed to Albert Einstein regarding the comprehensibility of the world. Participants are exploring the implications of this philosophical assertion within a scientific context.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants are prompted to share their interpretations of Einstein's statement and the reasoning behind their views. There is an emphasis on personal understanding rather than direct answers.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants encouraged to articulate their thoughts before receiving guidance. There is a note of a duplicate thread that may affect the flow of responses.

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One participant mentions that the question appears in a textbook at the 11th standard level, indicating a possible educational context for the inquiry.

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Some of the most profound statements on the nature of science have come from Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientists of all time. What do you think Einsteine meant when he said: "The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible"?
 
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Since this is in Homework help, the real question is: What do you think he meant?
 
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That question I am asked.
 
Sitakalyani said:
That question I am asked.
And we are asking you right back. We don't give answers to homework problems, we give help. For us to give any help here, YOU have to first say what you think it means and why you think that.
 
It is the question I have seen in the textbook at 11 the standard level.
 
This is a duplicate. The other thread https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/question-on-einstein-related.953172/#post-6039784
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