What the Bleep?

I watched an interesting movie/documentary this weekend -- What the Bleep Do We Know!? (thanks to I). It starts out with a bunch of Phd-types talking about quantum physics and the concept of reality. Nothing is solid. Now you see it and not you don't. The classic "Where is the electron conundrum?"

The movie/doc also brings in some neuroscience -- the brain sees based on experience and misses a lot. (Explains why eyewitness testimony is so unreliable). This is not a typical documentary because it also has a parallel story line involving an anxious photographer who was jilted by her husband. In addition, there is some animation that features brightly-colored talking cells that at one point break out into some rock 'n roll.

The final leap is when the movie/doc connects the idea of probabilities from quantum physics to the idea of God (yes, it is a quantum leap!). Somehow, ordinary people can "choose" their realities and find God within themselves. In the narrative, the photographer finds enlightenment and dunks her anxiety pills in the garbage.

If this description has not peaked your interest, one of the scientist-type people (can't miss her, look out for the german spy or the aged porn star) becomes increasingly dramatic in her description of people and their addictions. It turns out that she is not a scientist but J Z Knight, founder of Ramtha's School of Enlightenment. Now, that explains alot.

Overall, an entertaining show but don't take it too seriously. After you watch the movie/doc, check out this website that explains the problems. It is amazing how thought-provoking quantum mechanics can be (another plug for Copenhagen) when you let your imagination roam free . . .