It is no secret that we still do not know much about the work of the brain. But what if you try to look at it from the point of view of … quantum physics – science that, it would seem, is far from psychology and neurology? It is likely that our consciousness and emotions work precisely according to its laws.
Many of us know or at least something about quantum physics (and also-mechanics, confusion and calculation). Let’s try to apply it to our mind and talk about quantum emotions. What if the theory of quantum emotions could save us from depression and lead to happiness?
What is quantum physics?
“I will give an example that you understand what it is about. Take an elementary particle that can be simultaneously in different places, ”Alan Chodos, professor of physics at Texas University, suggests. – If we are going to make measurements, find out where exactly the particle is, of all probable positions, we choose only one at a certain point in time. Everyone else ceases to exist “.
This example demonstrates two main principles of quantum physics: the object can be in different places at the same time, but occupies only one of them at the moment when we try to fix it.
Another example, widely known outside the scientific community, is Schrödinger’s cat, who at the same time can be both alive and dead – depending on the sequence of events that occurred or did not occur. Until we look into the box, we will not know what happened to the cat and why. But if we open the box, then the alternative will disappear forever.
Now, instead of applying the laws of quantum physics to a particle or cat, let’s conduct an experiment and attach this theory to our consciousness.
The connection between quantum physics and consciousness
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theory says that superpower (superimposed on each other) elements can be in many places at the same time. In the same way, we can have superpositional feelings: we can experience happiness, joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, disappointment, hope and many other possible emotions.
But if we choose one emotion and focus on it, everyone else will disappear. If we concentrate on sorrow, happiness will disappear, and if we choose happiness, sadness will fade into the background, because it is impossible to experience both emotions at once. Maybe you should try?
