➀ The modern scientific revolution is often misunderstood as a European invention, with key figures like Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton. However, modern science is not a product of a single European culture, but rather a convergence of ideas from various cultures around the world. ➁ Global scientific exchanges, such as the sharing of mathematical techniques between Europe and the Islamic world, demonstrate the interconnectedness of scientific development. ➂ Despite power imbalances, contributions from diverse cultures have shaped modern science, highlighting the need for a new perspective on the history of science. The book 'Horizon: The Global Origins of Modern Science' by James B. Bosiak, translated by Sun Yafei, explores this perspective.

➀ The 1932 Copenhagen meeting marked a pivotal moment in the development of quantum mechanics, involving key figures like Niels Bohr, Paul Dirac, Werner Heisenberg, and Lise Meitner. ➁ Quantum mechanics emerged from collaborative efforts rather than individual contributions, unlike Einstein's theory of relativity. ➂ The Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics, while revolutionary, was not universally accepted and faced ongoing debates among its creators. ➃ The personal lives and interactions of these physicists played a significant role in shaping the scientific discourse and their contributions to quantum theory.