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I think it takes a very narrow understanding of physics discourse to call the particle a terrible metaphor. What's next, entirely discarding the teaching of new
by throwaway27448 5mo ago
I think it takes a very narrow understanding of physics discourse to call the particle a terrible metaphor. What's next, entirely discarding the teaching of newtonian physics in high school?
- Retric 5mo ago“Newton mechanics” has the benefit of a disclaimer suggesting that it is not a representation of reality. “Particle” isn’t great but it beats “point particle”