Einstein, Schrödinger, and the Cost of Closing Our Minds

Einstein’s “miracle year” wasn’t an accident—it was the result of deep curiosity and a refusal to settle for shallow explanations. His imagination helped launch quantum physics, but later he and Schrödinger found themselves resisting the Copenhagen School’s push to stop asking deeper questions. Their debate wasn’t about math—it was about whether science should keep seeking understanding or declare certain questions off-limits. This post explores why interpretation matters, how philosophical assumptions shaped early quantum theory, and what Einstein’s teachable posture can show us about curiosity, humility, and growth in our own lives.