Shark Memes

Physicists spend decades developing elegant theories about quantum fields and the fundamental nature of reality, and then AI shows up wearing Nikes and doing the bare minimum. The shark with sneakers perfectly captures how AI is just casually strolling into physics' most prestigious award while actual physicists are drowning in differential equations and existential dread. Next up: AI will solve string theory while simultaneously creating the perfect sourdough recipe and beating everyone at chess.