quantum mechanics is an embarrassing intruder in the camp

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An example of an analogy used in discussing science:

"Since the appearance of quantum mechanics is analogous to Ptolemaic astronomy suddenly finding Copernicus in its camp, we should not be surprised that the scientific establishment has managed to ignore the embarrassing intruder for more than five decades."

Morris Berman (1981). The Reenchantment of the World. Cornell University Press.

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.