What makes physics feel like magic?

[russ_watters]

Being a little bit of a Hawking fan and someone who has read the book a number of times, I feel compelled to defend him here: elas has not provided a quote and admitted he's added his own interpretations. I'm don't feel compelled to accept that interpretation at face value. It'd surprise me greatly if Hawking said, or even implied, that QT is not science. Do you have a quote, elas (I'll attempt to find one tonight)?

Further, none of the quotes from other sources that elas did post support his position. He's implying his own spin and interpreting them differently than a scientist would.

 

[elas]

Have just recovered from several days of ISP problems. Will give considered reply as soon as possible. Have revised introduction to webpage; Table explanation will be revised next. Delighted to see debate continues.