Quantum physics thus reveals a basic oneness of the universe.
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From all we have learnt about the structure of living matter, we must be prepared to find it working in a manner that cannot be reduced to the ordinary laws of physics. And that not on the ground that there is any 'new force' or what not, directing the behaviour of the single atoms within a living organism, but because the construction is different from anything we have yet tested in the physical laboratory.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that the behavior of living matter cannot be fully explained by traditional physics due to its unique structure.
Erwin Schrödinger's quote highlights the complexity of living matter, suggesting that its behavior may transcend the conventional laws of physics. He argues that the intrinsic construction of living organisms is unlike anything previously encountered in scientific experiments, indicating that life operates under principles that challenge our understanding of physical laws.
Themes
Living MatterPhysicsComplexityBiologyQuantum Mechanics
In practice
Example use cases
In a scientific discussion, one might refer to this quote to emphasize the uniqueness of biological systems.
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