Where Science and the Esoteric Meet: Quantum Physics
Where Science and the Esoteric Meet: Quantum Physics
In the 1900’s when Max Planck solved the ‘ultraviolet catastrophe’ by identifying the ‘quanta’ unit of action in the field of thermal dynamics, science began to evolve from classical physics to quantum physics. With quantum physics scientists began working with a new set of laws that could predict how electrons and other particles at the subatomic(extremely small scale) behaved. These new laws are referred to as the laws of ‘quantum mechanics‘ and includes such things as:
In the 1900’s when Max Planck solved the ‘ultraviolet catastrophe’ by identifying the ‘quanta‘ unit of action in the field of thermal dynamics, science began to evolve from classical physics to quantum physics. With quantum physics scientists began working with a new set of laws that could predict how electrons and other particles at the subatomic (extremely small scale) behaved. These new laws are referred to as the laws of ‘quantum mechanics‘ and includes such things as:
‘Quantum tunneling‘
(think of throwing a ball at a window and it appears on the other side without breaking it), and
(light and matter only behave like particles (as opposed to waves) in the presence of an intelligent observer) 
(most famously shown by the double-slit experiment.)
‘Quantum entanglement’
this is what Albert Einstein called ‘spooky action at a distance’ (what is happening here and what is happening there are linked in a way that is impossible to explain in any sort of everyday reality.)
(think of throwing a ball at a window and it appears on the other side without breaking it), and
‘(light and matter only behave like particles (as opposed to waves) in the presence of an intelligent observer) (most famously shown by the double-slit experiment.)
This is what Albert Einstein called ‘spooky action at a distance’ (what is happening here and what is happening there are linked in a way that is impossible to explain in any sort of everyday reality.)
While the consequence of the discovery of these new quantum laws has been the rapid evolution of technology in areas such as: quantum chemistry, quantum optics, quantum computing, superconducting magnets, light-emitting diodes, the optical amplifier, the laser, the transistor, semiconductors and medical and research imaging, the emergence of quantum mechanics has actually created an everlasting sort of ‘ANXIETY‘ amongst many of those in the SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY.
Why??
Well… as consistent and accurate as these quantum laws have been proven to be …THE LAWS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS SIMPLY DO NOT CORRESPOND TO LIFE AS WE KNOW IT! QUANTUM MECHANICS seems to have illuminated that there is a fundamental discrepancy between the average person’s conception of reality …. and how reality functions at the subatomic scale. And although these laws have shown themselves to be absolutely consistent and accurate there is no consensus among scientists as to what the basic building blocks that make them work are.
While the consequence of the discovery of these new quantum laws has been the rapid evolution of technology in areas such as: quantum chemistry, quantum optics, quantum computing, superconducting magnets, light-emitting diodes, the optical amplifier, the laser, the transistor, semiconductors and medical and research imaging, the emergence of quantum mechanics has actually created an everlasting sort of ‘ANXIETY‘ amongst many of those in the SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY.
Why??
Well… as consistent and accurate as these quantum laws have been proven to be …THE LAWS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS SIMPLY DO NOT CORRESPOND TO LIFE AS WE KNOW IT! QUANTUM MECHANICS seems to have illuminated that there is a fundamental discrepancy between the average person’s conception of reality …. and how reality functions at the subatomic scale. And although these laws have shown themselves to be absolutely consistent and accurate there is no consensus among scientists as to what the basic building blocks that make them work are.
While the consequence of the discovery of these new quantum laws has been the rapid evolution of technology in areas such as: quantum chemistry, quantum optics, quantum computing, superconducting magnets, light-emitting diodes, the optical amplifier, the laser, the transistor, semiconductors and medical and research imaging, the emergence of quantum mechanics has actually created an everlasting sort of ‘ANXIETY‘ amongst many of those in the SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY.
Why??
Well… as consistent and accurate as these quantum laws have been proven to be …THE LAWS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS SIMPLY DO NOT CORRESPOND TO LIFE AS WE KNOW IT! QUANTUM MECHANICS seems to have illuminated that there is a fundamental discrepancy between the average person’s conception of reality …. and how reality functions at the subatomic scale. And although these laws have shown themselves to be absolutely consistent and accurate there is no consensus among scientists as to what the basic building blocks that make them work are.
So how did the early scientists reconcile the strangeness the field of science was revealing?
Ironically it was in the ancient teachings of India where the founding fathers of quantum mechanics (as well as the genius Nikola Tesla) found solace and clarity, the Hindu Vedas and Upanishads.
Modern scientists have learned how to manipulate the laws of quantum mechanics for the purposes of technology today (as noted above). However the term ‘quantum mechanics‘ implies that these laws are in effect at the ‘atomic‘ or ‘quantum‘ scale and the truth is… THAT WE ARE ALL MADE UP OF ATOMS. THEREFORE- these laws should be at work in humans and each and every living organism!
To understand how these laws work in nature is very hard due to the difficulty of isolating all the other factors that are going on in nature (nature itself is not a lab). Also we must remember modern scientists have learned how to work with the laws of quantum mechanics for the purpose of technology BUT they still don’t understand the fundamental reasons of WHY the laws of quantum mechanics work which makes it even harder to apply the laws of quantum mechanics to nature….
Modern scientists have learned how to manipulate the laws of quantum mechanics for the purposes of technology today 9as noted above). However the term ‘quantum mechanics‘ implies that these laws are in effect at the ‘atomic‘ or ‘quantum’ scale and the truth is… THAT WE ARE ALL MADE UP OF ATOMS. THEREFORE- these laws should be at work in humans and each and every living organism!
To understand how these laws work in nature is very hard due to the difficulty of isolating all the other factors that are going on in nature (nature itself is not a lab). Also we must remember modern scientists have learned how to work with the laws of quantum mechanics for the purpose of technology BUT they still don’t understand the fundamental reasons of WHY the laws of quantum mechanics work which makes it even harder to apply the laws of quantum mechanics to nature….
Currently scientists are still struggling to understand at what point the laws of quantum mechanics give right-of-way to the laws of classical physics in everyday… which seems to create the reality we see. So although the discovery of quantum mechanics has been an amazing leap forward it has also had a sort of a…
Pandora’s Box Effect
Quantum Mechanics
As biologists wrestle with how quantum mechanics applies to living organisms and systems (see below) physicists, astronomers, mathematicians and philosophers wrestle with the complete incompatibility of relativity and quantum physics
As biologists wrestle with how quantum mechanics applies to living organisms and systems (see below)
physicists, astronomers, mathematicians and philosophers wrestle with the complete incompatibility of relativity and quantum physics ( The Universe As We Know It)
“Life is made out of atoms. Atoms behave quantum mechanically. LIFE came out of something quantum mechanical!” Paul Davies, Cosmologist, Astrobiologist, Arizona State University.
QUANTUM MECHANICS is the science dealing with the behavior of matter and light on the atomic and subatomic scale. It attempts to describe and account for the properties of molecules and atoms and their constituents—electrons, protons, neutrons, and other more esoteric particles such as quarks and gluons. These properties include the interactions of the particles with one another and with electromagnetic radiation (i.e., light, X-rays, and gamma rays).
“Quantum Mechanics suggest that objects can act across time and space with no apparent connection as though they are a part of some vast secret network “,John Hockenberry renowned journalist and host of the World Science Festival’s Quantum Biology: The Hidden Nature of Nature.
Quantum Mechanics definition (continued) The behavior of matter and radiation on the atomic scale often seems PECULIAR, and the consequences of quantum theory are accordingly DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND AND TO BELIEVE... Its concepts FREQUENTLY CONFLICT WITH COMMON-SENSE NOTIONS derived from observations of the everyday world.
“Quantum Mechanics is WEIRD, that IS it’s defining characteristic! It is intrinsically counterintuitive. “
Seth Lloyd, MIT Professor (Research focusses on the Quantum Mechanics of Living Systems.)
Quantum Mechanics definition (continued) ...There is NO REASON, however, WHY THE BEHAVIOR OF THE ATOMIC WORLD SHOULD CONFORM TO THAT OF THE FAMILIAR large-scale world. It is important to realize that quantum mechanics is a branch of physics and that the business of physics is to describe and account for the way the world—on both the large and the small scale—ACTUALLY IS AND NOT HOW ONE IMAGINES IT OR WOULD LIKE IT TO BE.
“Life is made out of atoms. Atoms behave quantum mechanically. LIFE came out of something quantum mechanical!” Paul Davies, Cosmologist, Astrobiologist, Arizona State University.
QUANTUM MECHANICS is the science dealing with the behavior of matter and light on the atomic and subatomic scale. It attempts to describe and account for the properties of molecules and atoms and their constituents—electrons, protons, neutrons, and other more esoteric particles such as quarks and gluons. These properties include the interactions of the particles with one another and with electromagnetic radiation (i.e., light, X-rays, and gamma rays). -Encyclopedia Britannica
“Quantum Mechanics suggest that objects can act across time and space with no apparent connection as though they are a part of some vast secret network “,John Hockenberry renowned journalist and host of the World Science Festival’s Quantum Biology: The Hidden Nature of Nature.
QUANTUM MECHANICS definition (continued). The behavior of matter and radiation on the atomic scale often seems PECULIAR, and the consequences of quantum theory are accordingly DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND AND TO BELIEVE… Its concepts FREQUENTLY CONFLICT WITH COMMON-SENSE NOTIONS derived from observations of the everyday world.
Encyclopedia Britannica
“Quantum Mechanics is WEIRD, that IS it’s defining characteristic! It is intrinsically counterintuitive. “
Seth Lloyd, MIT Professor (Research focusses on the Quantum Mechanics of Living Systems.)
QUANTUM MECHANICS definition (continued)…There is NO REASON, however, WHY THE BEHAVIOR OF THE ATOMIC WORLD SHOULD CONFORMTHAT OF THE FAMILIAR large-scale world. It is important to realize that quantum mechanics is a branch of physics and that the business of physics is to describe and account for the way the world- on both the large and the small scale- ACTUALLY IS AND NOT HOW ONE IMAGINES IT OR WOULD LIKE IT TO BE.
Encyclopedia Britannica
If you think that Science has most things figured out though …my guess is you haven’t explored much of the field of quantum physics, quantum mechanics, quantum biology… basically all of the quantums…
Fabric of the Cosmos (Part 3 of 4):
Quantum Leap with Brian Greene
Quantum Biology: The Hidden Nature of Nature
SCIENCE, PHYSICS AND ASTROLOGY– How REALITY REALLY is, Where Science and the Esoteric Meet: Quantum Mechanics, The Universe as we know it… , The Quantum Energy Field, Randomness vs. Order , Reasons why Astrology should be given Serious Consideration, Astrology Knocks at the Academy of Sciences’ Door, Astrology’s Avant-Garde Researchers: The Gauquelins
Resources:
A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics by ColdFusion
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_energy
https://swarajyamag.com/books/the-veda-of-physics-reconciling-the-the-observer-and-the-observed
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/series/the-fabric-of-the-cosmos/episodes/
-The Fabric of the Cosmos;Quantum Leap with Brian Greene(part 3/4). (Documentary 1h 18 mins)
Inner Worlds, Outer Worlds. (Documentary Film 2h 2 mins) 19th December 2012. Written and Directed by Daniel Schmidt. (for a full list of cast & crew: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2415372/)
Quantum Biology: The Hidden Nature of Nature. (Documentary 1h 33 mins) 17 September 2015. By World Science Festival. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADiql3FG5is)
Selbie, Joseph. (2017) The Physics of God: Unifying Quantum Physics, Consciousness, M-Theory, Heaven, Neuroscience and Transcendence (2017) Tantor Audio.
The Connection Between Vivekananda, Tesla, And The Akashic Field (swarajyamag.com)
What Erwin Schrödinger Said About the Upanishads- The Wire Science