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Why Feynman’s famous declaration that "nobody understands quantum mechanics" remains relevant today.
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The article argues that quantum mechanics has already transformed society, not primarily through quantum computers but by changing how people think about uncertainty, possibility, and reality. It blends history, philosophy, and popular culture to suggest that quantum theory's most enduring influence may be psychological rather than technological.