Quantum Physics

Quantum Physics and Reality

I am hardly a physicist, but it's important to be aware of the theories behind most of the self help and self improvement information that is circulating today, so I am offering a brief overview.

Quantum physics and/or quantum mechanics is the study of the smallest particles or subatomic particles that make up all matter. Even smaller than the electrons, protons and neutrons you studied in high school. Turns out, these smallest particles did not "behave" the way scientists thought they should, which was the logical Newtonian-type of physics. They change and move in ways that are difficult to measure. For example, light can exist in more than one state: a particle or a wave. Einstein's Theory of Relativity showed how basic concepts like mass, energy, space and time are all related.

OLD THEORIES BLOWN APART

These discoveries (and the experiments that followed) have challenged some of these theories:

The belief that the only way objects can be influenced is through direct contact.
Time only moves in one direction so that cause-and-effect sequences occur in that order
Space and time are smooth. It does not "jump around".

SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO US?

Since our assumptions of the smallest particles of matter did not follow the logical and practical theories, then our assumptions of reality may not follow those theories either. In fact, "Beam me up, Scottie" and "warp drive" may actually be possible.

Of course, these new discoveries have spurred new theories about reality. One of these theories is that consciousness creates reality. Not many of the mainstream physicists believe in this theory, but enough do to start experiments.

Most of the self help and self improvement products today (and earlier - note Wallace Wattles book of 1910 in the Freebie section) agree on the theory that we can (and do!) actually create our reality by how and what we think. It is possible to consciously create what we want in life by changing our thoughts. They also believe that there are universal laws that govern how this is possible.

The study of what constitutes reality is fascinating and sure to change and evolve in the years to come. I look forward to expanding my awareness and continued studies.

CREDIT

I used the following resources in my research:

What The Bleep Study Guide

What is Quantum Physics?

LISTEN UP!

For an even better AUDIO explanation of Quantum Physics, listen to my friend Dr. Michael Brandt give a presentation from a What the Bleep presentation. Click on the link and scroll to:
PRESENTATION: "Well here's What the BLEEP We DO Know!" The New Consciousness
I'm sure you'll find it as fascinating as I did.

What The Bleep/Quantum Physics Discussion

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