No matter how hard you try to teach your cat general relativity, you’re going to fail.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that it's impossible to teach very complex scientific ideas like general relativity to animals, even if you try your best. Cats are not able to understand these advanced concepts, no matter how much effort you put into teaching them. The quote is saying that some things are just too complex for certain living beings to learn, no matter what you do.
About Brian Greene
Brian Greene is an American physicist known for his research on string theory. He is a professor at Columbia University and co-founder of the World Science Festival. Greene has made significant contributions to the field, including his work on mirror symmetry and the flop transition. He is also a popular science communicator, known for his books and television appearances.
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