Quantum Fundamentalism and Theological Liberty

Quantum mechanics (QM) is astonishingly successful as a theoretical framework, underpinning countless scientific areas and providing the impetus behind entire technologies. Many scientists suspect that physical reality is fundamentally quantum in nature, even if we perceive little of this in our eve...

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Main Author: Harris, Mark 1966- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2024
In: Zygon
Year: 2024, Volume: 59, Issue: 3, Pages: 593–608
Further subjects:B quantum mechanics
B Science and religion
B Quantum quackery
B Quantum mysticism
B Quantum fundamentalism
B Quantum humanities
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