Quantum Physics for Dummies

‘Thought creates the world and then says, “I didn't do it!” ’

David Bohm, quantum physicist

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Quantum physics! You might be best getting yourself a cup of black coffee (or something stronger!) but please come straight back.

It's Andy W here folks. I'm in charge of this chapter, so brace yourself for a bumpy ride. Brain in gear? Here we go …

One of the immutable laws of physics is that energy can be neither created nor destroyed. Not many self-help books question the laws of the universe, but if you've sat through some of the meetings I've sat through, you'll know that physics has got it wrong, energy can be completely ...

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