Role of Quantum Physics in Transpersonal Psychology

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The three major schools of thought on the origin of consciousness areneuroscientists, sceptics, and quantum physicists. The quantum school explainsconsciousness using quantum theories, claiming that consciousness has a quantumorigin, is non-local, and is created from vibrating entities that can have multipleversions depending on the observer's perception. Although most traditional psychologyschools use the neuroscientist model, the quantum consciousness model has recentlyreceived a lot of attention because it can be used to support more metaphysicalparadigms of psychology, such as metapsychology and transpersonal psychologywhich recognize the dualistic nature of the human (spiritual and physical). Althoughthe quantum consciousness model is not well understood or accepted by traditionalpsychologists, it does provide a multidimensional view of the human being that mayexplain the complex human consciousness that is still a mystery to most of us who arefascinated by the creativity and wonderful power of the human mind.