Question 2 of 21

Which of the following is a basic principle of quantum mysticism?

... All of the above. Other beliefs include that the body comprises energy and information and that time is a human creation.

Question 3 of 21

The debate surrounding quantum mechanics and mysticism began in the late 1920s with a disagreement between ___________.

... Einstein criticized Niels Bohr, claiming Bohr was delving too far into mysticism. Bohr believed his views were misinterpreted by Einstein.

Question 4 of 21

The central question in the debate over quantum mysticism is:

... The essential question concerns the nature of reality. Does anything really exist if it is not being observed?

Question 5 of 21

Contrary to Einstein, Wolfgang Pauli, winner of the 1945 Nobel Prize for physics, believed that the observer impacts reality, and he adopted the term _______.

... Pauli thought that quantum theory might be able to connect the scientific and mystical worlds through lucid mysticism.

Question 6 of 21

Who is often considered to be the founder of quantum theory because of his concept "quanta?"

... In 1900, Planck proposed that atoms release energy in increments rather than a flow. He labeled this "quanta."

Question 7 of 21

A 2004 film that examines the mystical relationship between quantum mechanics and consciousness was entitled _________.

... "What the Bleep Do We Know?" is a documentary/drama that explores the life of a photographer as she questions the meaning of "reality."

Question 8 of 21

One of the factors that contributed to the mysticism debate during the early years of quantum mechanics was that most physicists were __________.

... At the time, most physicists involved in the discussion were followers of either Eastern or Western religions.

Question 9 of 21

Nobel Prize winner Eugene Wigner posited the notion that wavefunction collapse (multiple possibilities reduced to one reality) was affected by ______________.

... Wigner thought that a wavefunction collapse occurs when an observation is made and only reality remains; the probability of other outcomes is gone. He suggested that consciousness explained this process.

Question 10 of 21

The Copenhagen Interpretation proposes that quantum mechanics ________.

... The Copenhagen Interpretation, developed by Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, asserts that particles exist in all possible states at once. It is not until a particle is observed and measured that it exists in only one of the probable states.

Question 11 of 21

Modern science developed from the field of _________.

... "Natural philosophy" referred to the study of nature and the physical world before modern science began developing during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Question 12 of 21

Einstein believed reality exists independently and is not reliant on observation, probability or measurement. He expressed this in a famous quote when he suggested that:

... Einstein wrote to physicist Max Born, "The theory [quantum physics] holds a lot, but it hardly brings us any closer to the secret of the Old One. In any case I am convinced that He does not throw dice."

Question 13 of 21

According to the Copenhagen Interpretation, Schroedinger's famous cat is alive and dead simultaneously (until it is observed). This dual state is called _________.

... The cat, both alive and dead, is in a state of superposition. It is in all possible states at once.

Question 14 of 21

Physicist Arthur Eddington's 1929 book, The Nature of the Physical World was significant because it explained quantum mechanics and supported mysticism. Its target audience was ________.

... Eddington's book contained a series of lectures for lay audiences and introduced the general public to such topics as classical physics, quantum theory and science and mysticism.

Question 15 of 21

Schroedinger believed that meaningful observations of the physical reality could be made by _________.

... Schroedinger thought that conscious participation was necessary to make an observation meaningful, so instruments were insufficient.

Question 16 of 21

Fritjof Capra, author of The Tao of Physics (1975), which discusses connections between Eastern mysticism and modern physics, said that, before publishing his book, he shared his ideas with ________.

... Capra stated that he had several visits with Heisenberg in Munich and that, over time, he shared the book's manuscript with the famed physicist.

Question 17 of 21

Some proponents of quantum mysticism believe that the importance of consciousness in quantum mechanics explains _____.

... Some individual who believe in telepathy, precognition and telekinesis look to quantum mechanics for supporting evidence.

Question 18 of 21

A dissent to the Copenhagen Interpretation of quantum mechanics is known as the _______.

... The EPR (Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen) paradox was based on a thought experiment that addressed a perceived flaw in the Copenhagen Interpretation.

Question 19 of 21

Which artist became fascinated with quantum mysticism?

... As he returned to his Catholic beliefs, Dali's work was influenced by quantum mysticism.

Question 20 of 21

In his 1979 book The Dancing Wu Li Masters, author Gary Zukav states that the languages of Eastern mystics and Western physicists are _________.

... Although his view has been criticized by physicists, Zukav proposes that the two languages are quite alike.

Question 21 of 21

Concerning quantum theory, most contemporary physicists ___________.

... Most modern-day physicists are realists and do not believe that mysticism plays a role in quantum physics.

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