"I love both fantasy and science-fiction novels (even better: series) but they always leave me feeling somewhat disappointed because all the tricks and gimmicks don't work in reality. That's why I became a scientist: It's magic, but it's real." ~Sabine Hossenfelder (source)
From Wikipedia: Sabine Hossenfelder (born 1976) is a German theoretical
physicist, author, science communicator, professional YouTuber, musician, and
singer. She is the author of Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray,
which explores the concept of elegance in fundamental physics and cosmology,
and of Existential Physics: A Scientist’s Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions.