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Stellar Quantum Physics ConsciousnessHUM 207: TRUTH AND SCIENCE Quantum physics has explored the realities of life at the sub-atomic levels, and this has paradoxically had consequences in terms of our own consciousness and experience and our relationship to the universe around us and ourselves. Quantum Physics theory suggests that there are interconnections and influences between the subject and object which according to traditional scientific theory cannot exist. This opens the door to alternative explanations of consciousness and begins to scientifically approach aspects that previously have been considered paranormal as part of the natural and known universe. The question is, can we open our own consciousness to the implications contained within stellar quantum physics theory? For example, when we observe the sun rise from the East, watch it move across the sky and then see it set on the horizon to the West, what do our senses tell us? The sun has made a semi-circle around us and the earth. The earth appears motionless and the sun seems to move. How is it then that we, along with most other Human Beings, believe that, contrary to these simple observations, it is the earth that rotates around the sun, not the reverse? Also we have learned that the earth rotates itself on its axis and is not stationary. Related to this modern perception is that most of us believe that the world is spherical. It is taken as a joke now that anyone would think the earth is flat. How could people have every believed that the world had ends to it?
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HUM 311: SCIENCE, VALUES AND THE FUTURE LIFE |
It is very hard to put yourself into another person's mind. It is even harder when that person lived hundreds of years ago. But people used to be brought up with completely different beliefs about themselves and the world that also seemed to conform to common perception: A round world seemed to require some people to live upside down, which seemed totally absurd. The point to the above is that what we see with our senses is not necessarily what we believe. Conversely what we believe is not necessarily what we see, but very often we believe it anyway. The focus of this course will be to discover the relationship between truth and science. Through a review of the history of science students will be able to distinguish between theory, belief and knowledge. Insights will be offered concerning the nature of reality. Reading will consist of two books: Catching the Light by Arthur Zajonc and Quantum Questions by Ken Wilbur. Questions and thoughts follow the course guide which requires written response. This course requires no prior learning but does require the ability to think clearly and in an unprejudiced manner.