Re: FW: MD Dawkins on quantum/mysticism convergence

From: Wade T.Smith (wade_smith@harvard.edu)
Date: Sun Mar 17 2002 - 01:24:10 GMT

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    On Saturday, March 16, 2002, at 07:19 , Lawrence DeBivort wrote:

    > Especially when one remembers that the meaning of the term quantum is
    > the
    > smallest discernible amount. new Age folks sometimes think it means the
    > opposite, as in 'a quantum leap.'

    But, AFAIK, that refers to the energy state of electrons, and it _is_ a
    vast leap across a gulf of immense energy, atomically speaking.

    But, some physicist will be coming along shortly to beat my ears with
    the facts....

    It also refers to a dreadful TV show, but, that's another matter.

    - Wade

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