If you can't, can I be smug? Or should I assume I'm asking in the wrong category?
2007-05-05 20:18:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am not an atheist, but I can't resist. Quantum mechanics are just too cool.
I am not sure about this, but it boils down to something like, anything is possible and an event is undefined until it is observed. Something like, all the possibilities exist until someone looks at them, and then only one is real. If there were a box, and it were closed, everything possible would be in it until you opened it.
It also means that anything is possible, though often extremely unlikely. There is a tiny chance that right now my hand will plunge through the keyboard and get stuck in it. Yikes. But the chance is ridiculously tiny. (It still could happen though!
It has to do with waves of probability and something like that, but I don't know more than what I typed.
I am, like I said, decidedly not atheist... but quantum mechanics are the best thing since pencils. Seriously.
2007-05-05 20:26:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mysterious Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have zero idea why I should bother with this, but here - like you'll REALLY bother to take the time to look and understand it - but try this site.
It's specifically designed for non-scientists (not necessarily those who are atheists, theists, or even just plain Yahoo trolls), but simply non-scientists and it's designed with a visual flair to help non-scientists understand Quantum Mechanics.
http://phys.educ.ksu.edu/
BTW - no, you shouldn't feel smug. Perhaps a bit abashed and maybe even a bit ashamed that you simply don't bother taking the time to find out how the world (which presumably from the tone of your question) that you believe was "created" for you works at its most basic levels. Let's assume for the moment that your idea of a "god" is accurate, and it's only an assumption that I'm postulating to answer your question. Isn't it the absolute height of arrogance and maybe even ingratitude for you NOT to have an understanding of just what marvelous workings of the subatomic realm have been "created" for you by this postulated deity?
2007-05-06 03:31:35 · answer #2 · answered by ieguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quantum Mechanics has not to do with atheists. As a subject within physics it uses scientific theories to explain scientific facts. It (and any other topic) does not lead to the creator or God [Creationism is not science but a belief.]
Does physics or any other scientific discipline belong in the "Religion and Spirituality" section? The answer is no.
Science does not lead to religion or spirituality. Both requires belief (sometimes blind belief).
Being smug about what you can observed is foolish. If you want to explore what you can not observe, ask.
2007-05-06 03:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by J. 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Quantum Mechanics explains how very very tiny things work - like atoms and molecules.
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2007-05-06 03:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you're in the wrong category to me!
2007-05-06 03:20:29 · answer #5 · answered by Nuff Said Sis 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh go ahead and be smug. It seems to be the trend tonight.
2007-05-06 03:26:32 · answer #6 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can be smug if you can explain the chemistry of turning water into wine.
2007-05-06 03:21:36 · answer #7 · answered by Sam 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
prove how a snake can talk and you can be as smug as you want.
2007-05-06 03:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by ajj085 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you hitting on the Sacramental Wine?
2007-05-06 03:30:27 · answer #9 · answered by liberty11235 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4237751840526284618&q=quantum+mechanics&hl=en
2007-05-06 03:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by kaltharion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋