Site with leading physicists' quotes on QM?

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The discussion centers around the search for a website or resource that compiles quotes from leading physicists regarding the complexities and challenges of understanding quantum mechanics. The focus is on the philosophical and conceptual difficulties expressed by these physicists, rather than on technical aspects of quantum theory itself.

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  • Exploratory, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that many pioneers of quantum theory have commented on its incomprehensibility, referencing figures like Einstein and Feynman.
  • Another participant acknowledges the existence of numerous quotes but highlights issues with misattributions and lack of sources.
  • A third participant provides a link to a website that contains quotes, suggesting it may include contributions from mathematicians as well.
  • A fourth participant briefly mentions difficulties related to the topic, particularly in the context of China, without elaborating further.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on a specific resource for quotes, and the discussion reflects varying levels of knowledge about available collections.

Contextual Notes

There are concerns about the reliability of quotes, including issues of misattribution and sourcing, which remain unresolved in the discussion.

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Several of the pioneers of quantum theory wrote of its incomprehensibility, in terms of 'common sense' and understanding beyond 'the math'. Other leading physicists have also commented on how hard it is to get your mind round it (e.g. Einstein, Feynman).

Does anyone know of a website/page which contains a collection of such quote (with sources)?
 
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As I'm sure you know and I just learned, there are plenty of quotes around but some are misattributed and most are without sources.

This are a few quotes with sources if you look for the physicists amongst the mathematicians here:

http://www-gap.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Quotations/

I doubt that's enough to be useful, though.
 
en...very difficult,especially in china.
 

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