Physicists React to Deepak Chopra

We react to Deepak Chopra using quantum mechanics to explain consciousness. Needless to say, we weren't convinced.

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[physicsdemonstrations]

Deepak Chopra is just me in my Viva Exam when I don't know the answer. Delaying the inevitable....

[Aesir]

Sometimes I like to use big words to make myself sound more photosynthesis

[rickybojangles]

"that was deep, that touched my G spot, let's go" 😂 Holy hell I almost died 😂

[KyleKabasares_PhD]

The fact Deepak has convinced so many people that quantum mechanics supports his ideas on alternative medicine saddens me. I had a friend (not a physics person) once try and suggest his quantum healing book to me before I immediately had to explain to them the problems with his ideas and how it's all just quantum woo. Glad to see other physicists trying to challenge his notions on some level.

On a side note, is there a Kickstarter for Gunjan to record a cover of Rasputin by Boney M. yet because I'd be down to fund it 100% LOL

[NightMedicine]

Listening to Depak Chopra talk makes me feel like I've smoked WAAAY too much weed. He's the "I smoked myself stupid" simulator.

[suryakumars]

You have to give him credit. He's puking out random terms in a physics textbook in exchange for millions.

[bisbeekid]

I bought one of Deepak Chopra's books about 35 years ago as he was becoming a known and popular figure. About 1/4 into the book I realized it was essentially a whole lot of bovine excretion and tossed it. Instead, I began reading Bertrand Russell, Christopher Hitchens, Robert Ingersoll, Carl Sagan, and many others. This guy Deepak is full of it (BS), and a lot of baloney.

[radrad]

Came for the Linux quote, stayed for the physics. Would be cool if your voices were a bit more balanced.

[Prayukth]

Dipak has a cousin in India who is not just a famous politician but a self-appointed mathematical genius. He discovered how 2ab is generated out of dust in the equation (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab...according to this expert, this is sheer magic and demonstrates how we can create stuff out of thin air...Sigh...the times we live in...

[understandingreligon]

That's what happens if you took a caveman and give him a "24 hours crush curse of Quantum Physics" after learning "24 hours English crush curse" and that person has 24 hours to come with an explanation.

[cernos]

You can't just add the word "Quantum" and it magically works.

[KhonsurasBalancedWaytoWellness]

Put the Jokes aside you guys especially the Asian clown is so desrespectful. No western physicist has any more clarity than Deepok. Both the East and West has hit a linguist wall when describing anything quantum related. Deepok like him or not has had the ear and attention of many well known physicists and has got some to concede or collaborate with him. You don’t have to like him but at least respect his perspective and courage to put eastern philosophical understanding in a limited western language. The Indian dude especially need to have some respect and offer critical input and stop playing a stereotypical colored comic relief 🙄

[jamkat]

Just found y'all today. OMG, I am glad I did. After hearing about Deepak, I had to drink myself to sleep just end the headache his nonsense gave me.

[sirclarkmarz]

Deepaks picture is on the wall of every indian scam call center as someone to aspire to be

[therealunklefreaky]

I'll have the quantum consciousness word salad please. 🤣

[iancrombie]

Physicists proving Deepak C is talking utter total 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

[elliotpolanco]

Variable theory in quantum mechanics was thoroughly debunked little girl, a nobel prize was given for that, who are you trying to fool, your audience that watch this obvious miss representation of Deepak Chopra?

[louisaweiler]

Ok. I hear you all. I read you all. Deepak Chopra has been a great inspiration to me. Maybe you are right. Maybe you are not. Your tone is not kind and it is difficult to follow your arguments. Your chummy, scathing tone is hurtful not helpful. There's four of you against one person who isn't even in the room. Try again guys ..

[louisaweiler]

Ok. I hear you all. I read you all. Deepak Chopra has been a great inspiration to me. Maybe you are right. Maybe you are not. Your tone is not kind and it is difficult to follow your arguments. Your chummy, scathing tone is hurtful not helpful. There's four of you against one person who isn't even in the room. Try again guys ..

[elliotpolanco]

I don't believe them when they don't understand what he's saying, otherwise he wouldn't sell millions of books