Guest guest Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 I recently read The Mind and the Brain by Jeffrey M. Schwartz, MD and Sharon Begley. In it they discuss quantum physics. (An interesting read all about neuroplasticity research.). To paraphrase Schwartz and Begley: quantum physics, not classical physics, explains the burning of stars, accounts for the structure of elementary particles . .. . and has spawned technologies such as transistors, lasers, semiconductors, MRI machines, etc. " And yet quantum physics sounds weird to us and defies logic. It challenges the notion that a real world is 'out there' uninfluenced by our observation of it. Our observation of the world largely defines what we observe. That's an oversimplification, of course, and admittedly, I'm a beginner in understanding quantum theory so please feel free to clarify the theory, anyone. Do those of you who advocate scientific research into Chinese medicine and also have some familiarity with quantum theory, have an understanding of how quantum theory might or might not inform the study of CM? Put another way: does the existence of quantum theory have any bearing on what parameters one would choose to investigate CM? If so, how and if not, why not? Marian --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.434 / Virus Database: 243 - Release Date: 12/25/2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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