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Is chasing Theoretical Physics a waste of time if you’re not brilliant?
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:55 am
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:55 am
Questioning my ability and my goals. I’ve been a self-studying student of physics and over the last year I visited Harvard, Princeton and MIT (and got to meet my favorite physics professor of all time). But I feel I don’t have “it”
Can anyone with experience give their thoughts?
Can anyone with experience give their thoughts?
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 12:01 pm
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Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:56 am to The Silverback
Sheldon, is that you at the Wendy's drive thru?
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:00 pm to The Silverback
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Is chasing Theoretical Physics a waste of time if you’re not brilliant?
The Silverback
Absolutely not. I do it from time to time in between fishing and rubbing one out
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:01 pm to The Silverback
Dunno. Wife’s cousin is a physics professor. Doctorate and everything. Smart enough dude, but has the personality of sandpaper and has difficulty navigating the real world.
Seems like someone who spoke English, had any kind of personality, and had a little common sense would be way ahead of their peers in that field.
Seems like someone who spoke English, had any kind of personality, and had a little common sense would be way ahead of their peers in that field.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:01 pm to The Silverback
I must be a tard because I never even contemplate shite like this
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:01 pm to The Silverback
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Is chasing Theoretical Physics a waste of time if you’re not brilliant?
In theory.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:10 pm to The Silverback
Nah man
I’m halfway retarded and I love relativity n shite.
I’m halfway retarded and I love relativity n shite.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:11 pm to The Silverback
I love watching vids regarding Quantum Mechanics, and clearly its far above my head
But it wouldnt be interesting if it wasnt above my head.
But it wouldnt be interesting if it wasnt above my head.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:14 pm to The Silverback
I guess it’s no different than being fascinated by history…I ain’t going to Egypt with a shovel, but I enjoy reading about it and making my on conclusions.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:15 pm to The Silverback
I too have experience watching physics videos on YouTube. I’m still trying to come to terms with the observer effect.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:16 pm to FCP
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Dunno. Wife’s cousin is a physics professor. Doctorate and everything. Smart enough dude, but has the personality of sandpaper and has difficulty navigating the real world.
This is the funny thing, we need both types for it all to work how it does. Fascinating really.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:18 pm to The Silverback
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Questioning my ability and my goals. I’ve been a self-studying student of physics and over the last year I visited Harvard, Princeton and MIT (and got to meet my favorite physics professor of all time). But I feel I don’t have “it” Can anyone with experience give their thoughts?
If you love it don’t stop doing it. Don’t pay attention to what anyone says even if you aren’t making a ton of money or whatever. You will be happier making less money doing what you love versus the alternative.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:19 pm to jizzle6609
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If you love it don’t stop doing it.
frickin aye. It's this kind of stuff that makes life more fulfilling.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:19 pm to The Silverback
I read things and when I don't get it I just take it for what it is like a nice piece of art I don't understand. It's fulfilling enough for me.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:21 pm to The Silverback
Literally anyone who has dedicated their lives to String Theory, regardless of how smart, has wasted their time
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:23 pm to The Silverback
Theoretical Physics is like NFT’s
They don’t get it either, they just pretend to to seem smart. And it’s all a bullshite scam
They don’t get it either, they just pretend to to seem smart. And it’s all a bullshite scam
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:25 pm to The Silverback
Dude first of all to even ask this question shows a certain level of intellectual curiosity that most people can't fathom.
I encourage you to continue your search for truth about our world and the laws that govern it.
Never stop looking for the truth.
I encourage you to continue your search for truth about our world and the laws that govern it.
Never stop looking for the truth.
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:29 pm to The Silverback
In theory, sure.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:31 pm to The Silverback
Chasing an understanding of anything is hardly a waste of time. I lack in a fundamental understanding in the hard science, but conceptually it makes a lot of sense.
Maybe step back and look at it from a 30k ft view, then tighten your scope?
Maybe step back and look at it from a 30k ft view, then tighten your scope?
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:42 pm to The Silverback
If you’re questing yourself, maybe you don’t want it that bad. Not being a butthead either. Just a thought.
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