Getting my beliefs challenged
I own the extended DVD set of "What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?" , also known as "Down the Rabbit Hole". I can't remember now how my browsing the internet today started, but I ended up learning a lot about the science in "What the Bleep": It's terribly inaccurate. There are other inaccuracies or downright errors, but for the most part quantum mechanics only work on quantum levels, not at sizes like a basketball or a universe or even a mere atom. And that spoils all New Age claims that it is quantum physics that explain the Law of Attraction or any other woo-woo belief, like spontaneous healing, psychic phenomenon or near-death experiences. Dang. I was so hoping science could explain these things by now. My surfing has brought me to The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry . There I have found good writing, and proper skepticism. Not the finger-pointing pooh-poohing of beliefs, but rather a behind-the-scenes look at some claims and what's factually ...
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Keera - Thanks for including Alice's link. It's a nice way to get to know a little about Alice - who I only know from her comments here.Alice, I hope that you don't mind that I looked at the link Keera so thoughtfully provided. It was delightful! You have some beautiful photos on it and it's set up in a most unusual, to me, fashion. I felt that, though your pictures, I got to know a part of you. A rather nice part, I think. Making your own soap! Was it easy?
Keera - Thanks for including Alice's link. It's a nice way to get to know a little about Alice - who I only know from her comments here.
Ellen
Alice started as a delightful internet acquaintance and became a dear friend. I've even had the pleasure of meeting her in real life. She also inspires me to keep up my blog. :-)
I have more to thank Alice for if she inspires you to keep up your blog. And there's a precedent - we may meet yet. There is always that trip to France. I think it's time to write that email soon.
Ellen