Do we have any theoretical physicists in the house?
Thinking about quantum mechanics today. With what limited knowledge I have on the subject, I know that science has shown that observation of a particle causes it to change in its behavior. Many have heard of the double slit experiment, and the mind-boggling results held therein; to summarize, essentially a particle will function as both a wave and a particle until it is observed.
Today I wonder a step further. If observation of a particle cha... moreDo we have any theoretical physicists in the house?
Thinking about quantum mechanics today. With what limited knowledge I have on the subject, I know that science has shown that observation of a particle causes it to change in its behavior. Many have heard of the double slit experiment, and the mind-boggling results held therein; to summarize, essentially a particle will function as both a wave and a particle until it is observed.
Today I wonder a step further. If observation of a particle changes its behavior- truly just the act of looking at it- does the act of belief have any effect on the state of said particle, as well.
Take, for instance, quarks. “Up” and “down” entangled quarks, to be precise. These little buggers are a true marvel. No matter where they are in relation to one another, one will always be up and one will always be down. Doesn’t matter the distance- scientists have moved one particle to one side of the planet, and then taken its partner literally to the other side and flipped one; the other flipped instantaneously.
From what I understand, mainline science theory currently states that when a particle of this nature is not observed, it exists within a quantum state of “superpositioning”, meaning that it points all directions simultaneously. Only upon observation does the particle’s potential states collapse into a single recognizable state.
I’m wondering if we can use science to prove that belief in a particle’s state causes some kind of measurable change in the likelihood of one state over another. For instance, if a subject is somehow made to 100% believe that a particle’s state is up or down before having it revealed, does this change the likelihood of the superpositioning collapsing into the state in which the subject was told that the particle would be.
The experiments would have to be very strategically planned, but I very seriously think it would be valuable to know.
Jesus told us if we ask something in His name, and believe that He will answer that prayer, it will be so. Oftentimes it is not immediate, the answer. Oftentimes it is not the answer we expected, but a solution is provided nonetheless.
If one could utilize science to prove that human cognitive belief has a measurable impact upon the world around us, it would be absolutely ground breaking. What prevents such an experiment from being formulated by a Christian professional scientist?
CAA Daniel J. Hinkofer
Ordre Militaire SuprĂŞme Des Templiers (OMSDT)
Priory of St. Luke
Esto Benignus et Humilis
This morning I’m pondering the difference between humans and animals.
Used to be, we recognized animals as lower creatures under our dominion. We barely regarded them as conscious, much less as persons. There’s a reason animal feed smells bad and you wouldn’t serve it to human guests. Not that they deserve cruelty; quite the opposite. The meeker and the less capable the creature, the more love and care that creature requires.
Atheists and a good chunk of scientists, however, now say we’re on... moreThis morning I’m pondering the difference between humans and animals.
Used to be, we recognized animals as lower creatures under our dominion. We barely regarded them as conscious, much less as persons. There’s a reason animal feed smells bad and you wouldn’t serve it to human guests. Not that they deserve cruelty; quite the opposite. The meeker and the less capable the creature, the more love and care that creature requires.
Atheists and a good chunk of scientists, however, now say we’re one and the same. That we came from a common ancestor, that we evolved from one another. But I would posit one major difference that they always write off; our creative nature. I would posit that the mentality used by the scientific community to date is the same that would lead to somebody handing a child a loaded nail gun and saying “go crazy” because you think nothing bad can happen.
No other creature possesses the human desire to craft, construct and control. Not even close. They don’t have the desire, much less the capability. If evolution were real, logic states we’d have civilizations of lesser evolved creatures all over the planet living in mud huts and stick buildings, foraging in the woods and completely biologically unable to interface with fully-evolved humans. While there are some communities that live more naturally, generally they aren’t communicated with by choice, not for lack of capability with some exceptions like cannibal tribes who would eat anybody that tried to talk to them.
Just think about it- there’s no real go between from apes to humans. There should be. They’re not missing. They’re just not there.
Look at any suburban street, any city, or any rickety barn out in a field and you can tell a human was there, because no other creature does that. We were made in God’s image, which I think means we were made to create, just on a smaller scale. I don’t believe what we’ve done would be possible if evolution was true.
I’m no expert and I’ll likely never make public advances on the topic, but… fun to think about.
CAA Daniel J. Hinkofer
Ordre Militaire SuprĂŞme Des Templiers (OMSDT)
Priory of St. Luke
Esto Benignus et Humilis
So a little about me; I am a singer/songwriter/producer and a gamer.
Through the first hobby I have always tried to convey truth over popularity, peace over violence, and other biblical principles, though I have not been outwardly Christian with my persona (I haven’t done much with the persona at all, beyond use it as a name for who made the songs)
Through the second hobby I have met- literally- thousands of people. And while I can’t say my conduct online has always been good- I can say that ... moreSo a little about me; I am a singer/songwriter/producer and a gamer.
Through the first hobby I have always tried to convey truth over popularity, peace over violence, and other biblical principles, though I have not been outwardly Christian with my persona (I haven’t done much with the persona at all, beyond use it as a name for who made the songs)
Through the second hobby I have met- literally- thousands of people. And while I can’t say my conduct online has always been good- I can say that I was raised to be polite and Christlike, and I’ve done my best granted my human imperfection to do just that with everyone I’ve met be it in online lobbies or in the chat of one of my livestreams. My social rating on Xbox is 5/5 stars, the profile is now 15 years old… I consider that a huge achievement.
I spend most of my time, though, cleaning house and helping my friend with his company, Townary. It is through them that I hope to help influence societal change for the better in the technological sector.
Oh, and my favorite color is bright neon green on black.
