RE: Quantum Physics books
Thanks for the link Emma. I was already aware of the other thread, but didn't want to repeat myself on both, so opted for this one. Seems like we have two parallel dimensions running on the same sort of topic. 😀
Ian,
Ah but that's the joy of it. Thinking is what makes us progress.
I thought about this question myself last night, and realised that it's sort of an obvious answer. Think of electricity. You can't actually see it, but you can see the effects of it. Likewise, you don't have to observe the quantum particles, but can actually observe the effects they are having on other things to know what state the quantum particles are in. Try this experiment... get someone to mark one half of a piece of paper (write a word on it or something), tear the paper in half and give half of the paper to you and half to someone else without you looking to see what half you have. If you then observe what half the other person has got you will know which half you have and you haven't had to observe it. 😉
As for how we know we exist at all I still go by the "I think therefore I am" quote. Or as I prefer to put it "I am therefore I think" 😀
Love and Reiki Hugs
RE: Quantum Physics books
I've always loved that quote. It actually helped me when I first came across this problem. But try this this one: I think therefore I am, I think.
Seriously though, Decartes came up with that idea after refusing to believe in anything that couldn't be proven absolutely, and the only thing he could come up with was that there had to be something that was asking the question in the first place. We exist, that is certain (I think) but in what form is another question.
RE: Quantum Physics books
Hi Houseboy.....
whats the "Lila squad" ?? 🙂
i dont know, no matter how much I think of that question, i still know i'm certain i "exist". whether i know where i exist, how and at what time, (if any), then thats a different knowing.
i dont think it should be "i think therefore i am", but "I am, therefore I am"
the mind boggles.....:D
RE: Quantum Physics books
I think Houseboy is referring to the fact that everyone goes on about "Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance" but not so many people are aware of, or talk about his second book "Lila". 😉
RE: Quantum Physics books
I agree it is a fascinating but perplexing subject, I found watching the film 'What the Bleep' (now on DVD) hugely intersting and helpful, although of course it provoked more questions thatn it answered:D