Quantum and Life: Nature’s Laws at the Molecular Scale

Course Objectives:

The terms quantum thinking technique, quantum life coaching, and quantum healing therapies are increasingly encountered in contemporary print and visual media, attracting significant public interest. However, a critical question arises: do the processes described by these terms rest on a scientific foundation? The primary aim of this course is to cultivate an awareness in students to ask this question and then inspire their curiosity to seek its answer. Another key objective of the course is to deepen this curiosity, directing it toward a fundamental question: can the fundamental concepts of quantum physics offer us new and meaningful insights into our biological reality? Finally, the ultimate goal of the course is to engage students in a comprehensive discussion about what the quantum biology science is and what it is not. This discussion will span a broad spectrum, from pseudo-scientific content in media to popular science publications and finally to scientific literature, as we collaboratively explore the answers to these pertinent questions.

Course Content:

Terms such as quantum thinking techniques, quantum life coaching, and quantum healing therapies are increasingly featured in contemporary written and visual media. However, can the processes these terms describe be grounded in scientific principles? What new insights might the mathematical formalism of quantum physics provide about our biological reality? In this course, we will explore these questions by engaging in a discussion that spans from popular publications to scientific literature, examining what quantum biology is – and what it is not.