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Because psi has a much greater credibility problem than quantum physics, Radin goes into several chapters explaining the nature of the experiments, the scientific rigor applied to eliminate coincidence, error and fraud, and the statistical certainty of the outcomes. At times the details can be a bit overwhelming, but if you persevere, it will become very clear that psi is a very well established scientific phenomenon.
In chapter twelve he revisits quantum physics in an excellent explanation of the classic "Double Slit" photon experiment. This easily reproducible experiment clearly demonstrates the dual wave/particle nature of quantum physics. He then takes you through an express tour of modern physics to explore the implications of quantum physics, including the Bell Inequality which put a final stop to classical physics.
Quantum entanglement has a number of strange characteristics that are impossible in a classical physics system. For example: Two entangled particles can communicate at arbitrary distances instantaneously.
Classical physics would require these two particles be one particle, but in two places at once, an impossibility in classical physics. Or, it would require communications to take place at the speed of light, with some energy transferred. This also is not what happens.
In short, quantum entanglement apparently can “transfer” information faster than light, violating two major principles of classical physics: That the speed of light is an absolute limit; and that nothing can happen in zero time.
The similarities of quantum entanglement to psi are striking. Psi phenomena regularly operate without respect to time, enabling 'seeing' in both directions - the future and the past. As in quantum entanglement, time does not appear to limit psi capacity. Psi functions are also unaffected by obstacles, distance or isolation, as are entangled particles.
Are these 'eerily weird' similarities between psi and quantum entanglement a coincidence? Or can we conclude that quantum entanglement is the mechanism that psi uses? Dean Radin does not propose that, but leaves the question open for future investigations.
For anyone interested in psi and/or quantum physics, this book abounds in
clear information on both subjects. Recommended.
