Review of The Quantum Activist (2009) by Nikolaj Z — 30 May 2011

I viewed this documentary for the same reason I sometimes eat bran flakes; I thought it would be good for me. Quantum physics is about as far out of my ballpark of understanding as board room talk is to a ditch digger, but the introduction intrigued me.

With Netflix instant view, I could simply delete it from my queue if my brain exploded after three minutes. Thanks largely to the user friendly communication style of Dr. Amit Goswami, which was thankfully devoid of mathematical calculations, I was able to reasonably grasp the fundamentals of his theories.

Dr. Goswami endeavors to compellingly explain the existence of God--or that which he calls "God," through the vehicle of quantum mechanics. His largest technical idea is that uncompromised science and spirituality are cohesive and complimentary and move closer to proving God, to the extent that is even possible.

Many scientists will claim the science is watered down while many believers will suggest that the truth of God is compromised. Nevertheless, the open minded viewer will have to conclude that Dr. Goswami makes a compelling case.

The entire film is nothing more than the good Dr.--with a twinkle in his eye--sharing his ideas, in live lectures and interviews. He speaks decent English but I had to rewind a time or two to make sure I understood his words.

I really did enjoy this film, but next time I get such a wild idea, I think I'll go with the bran flakes.