The basis of this science is the laws of quantum physics, and the processes occurring both in a single individual and throughout the Universe are considered as interdependent functions that manifest themselves in a person’s contact with the environment.
The very concept of “quantum psychology” appeared at the end of the 20th century. Famous authors in this field are the philosopher R. A. Wilson, the gestalt therapist Stephen Wolinsky, the psychologist A. I. Nefedov, the physicists M. Zarechny and M. B. Mensky. In America, an institution has been created and is functioning that deals with questions posed to a new direction.
Quantum psychology is based on a concept stating that as reality affects us, so we, in turn, are able to change the surrounding reality. Moreover, science considers the very evolution and emergence of the Universe as a consequence of changes in our consciousness, and considers all objects of being integral units (quanta) of one complex.
Humanity acts as one organism in which the individual is considered as a separate element of the system. In the new psychology, the concept of “quantum consciousness” is used to explain the principles of the connection between one person and one common consciousness for people.
Man is understood as a discrete state of a quantum system. The conclusion (experience) obtained by one person is considered as a measurement made by a single consciousness, its separate unit. Based on the information received from the individual, the whole system makes any choice for further movement along its development path. Reality is seen as a consequence of the chain of choices of general consciousness in the process of evolution.
Thanks to this approach, the phenomena of clairvoyance, the simultaneous discoveries of scientists located in different parts of the planet, and many other inexplicable phenomena become clear . If the consciousness of one has taken some measurement in the environment, the whole organism will instantly know about it. Moreover, the distance does not matter for the receipt of information by all mankind instantly.
The function connecting both individuals among themselves and the whole complex as a whole is thought. Considering society, we can conclude that people do not mainly reflect on the events around them, but are in correlation with the consciousness of a particular social group with which they interact. It is part of another, more extensive, association, and so on, up to a single consciousness.
It is logical to assume that quantum consciousness all of humanity is part of an even larger global, and beyond, to infinity.
Despite the criticism of this approach by physicists who believe that psychologists incorrectly apply the principles of mechanics, the direction gained its popularity as a new revolutionary approach to the knowledge of man.
How is reality management going?
M. B. Mensky in his writings admits the probability of deviation of one individual from the choice of the whole system. It can increase depending on the energy potential of a person’s consciousness, whose world differs significantly from the reality of the average majority. This can be explained by the occurrence of a strong local anomaly, different from the consciousnesses of the average world.
Upon reaching a large value of such a deviation, the likelihood for the realization of some seemingly incredible event increases. This explains many phenomena.
For example, in wartime, a soldier could pass among a barrage of bullets, remaining completely unscathed if he needed to stay alive and perform some important task.
Since all human units of consciousness are just separate parts of the whole, the “message” that arises between them can transmit such psychic energy, which, concentrating on one event, can make a person important for many people invulnerable.
Another important principle of the direction obtained from the results of experiments conducted by quantum physicists, where it was noted that the result of the experiment depends on the expectations of the experimenter. It was concluded that "the observer affects the observed phenomenon."
It becomes clear that the principles of positive psychology are applied: “We create our own reality”, “Man is the mind that contemplates the Universe and creates it, attracting certain events and situations to itself”.
Psychologists claim that the knowledge that has become the property of science today has been known for centuries and has been used in Buddhism, shamanism, the Vedas and Kabbalah. Experts have developed exercises to materialize desires and recommend getting rid of negative emotions, doing meditation, creating images of your dreams and directing them to the Universe.
And although quantum psychology is based on true theories, in its simplified interpretation of physics it takes a person away from solving pressing problems and the true state of things.
According to Orthodox scholars, empty dreams do not contribute to resolving crisis situations. Unfulfilled desires and experiences often lead the person to change and induce action. Such an interpretation is consonant with the Christian concept, which is based on the principle of spiritual growth and development of man through inevitable suffering.
If you drive emotions deep into yourself, refusing to recognize them and not giving them a way out, such an approach (as confirmed by modern research) will lead to the accumulation of negativity inside the body, and this can cause various diseases.
Quantum psychology is still at the very beginning of its development. She has yet to solve the difficult task of applying the modern discoveries of quantum physics to all of human life.