A response to Carl Helrich: The limitations and promise of quantum theory

by Schafer, L.

I respond to Carl Helrich's criticism of my proposition that the emergence of complex order in the universe is from Virtual State Actualization (VSA). The question is discussed as to whether quantum theory is able to afford any kind of quantum ontology or whether it merely allows an epistemological view. I point out that, even though many contradictory interpretations of quantum theory are currently possible, the concept of VSA is based on molecular properties that are so simple and factual that they are beyond interpretation. Helrich's appeal for caution in proceeding from physical reality to Divine Reality is wholeheartedly supported and a detailed discussion is given.

Journal
Zygon
Volume
41
Issue
3
Year
2006
Start Page
583-591
URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9744.2005.00760.x
ISBN/ISSN
1467-9744; 0591-2385
DOI
10.1111/j.1467-9744.2005.00760.x