Entangled Realities: How Quantum Physics, Epigenetics, and Consciousness Might Shape Organizational Change

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Abstract

This edition explores the implications of quantum physics and its challenge to traditional Newtonian views of the material world, emphasizing that the Universe is fundamentally made of energy rather than matter. It discusses how this understanding impacts the perception of reality, particularly through the lens of epigenetics and consciousness, where consciousness is seen as an energy field capable of influencing biological processes.

The edition also examines the interconnectedness of all things at the quantum level, challenging the notions of separateness and local realism.

Finally, it reflects on the significance of these ideas for organizational change, suggesting that understanding the entangled nature of reality could transform approaches to organizational change.

WHAT?

Quantum Physics: It's all about energy

In 1925, quantum physics came into our world, and it says that the material world we perceive is an illusion and that the Universe is not divided into matter and energy but that the Universe is made of energy.

When we look at the world and see all the physical things that we can touch and feel, it's difficult to understand that these things are made up of energy. How does this concept fit into the worldview of Newtonian materialistic science?

The answer is this: When we look at what are called atoms, there was a philosopher named Democritus who said that the smallest parts of the Universe could not be cut. In Greek, "atom" means "uncuttable," so the name atom means that this structure cannot be reduced any further than what it is: the smallest particle in the Universe.

Atoms come in different varieties, and like in similar recipes, you can add atoms and mix them in different ways to create different things. So, the perception of an atom was that it was the smallest physical particle in the Universe.

In 1895, physicists made a surprising discovery when they looked inside the atom and found smaller particles called electrons, protons, and neutrons.

However, by 1915, physicists had a different understanding when determining what these smaller particles were made of energy vortices, leading to the realization that there was no matter inside the atom.

So, in 1925, when quantum physics was established, the view of a Newtonian material world was challenged because it was now known that we live in a world of energy. This newer science of quantum mechanics reveals that the Universe and all of its physical matter are made out of energy. Atoms are not physical particles; they are made of energy vortices resembling nano-tornadoes.

SO WHAT?

Epigenetics and Consciousness

How is it possible to "see" something made of energy, when one of the characteristics of energy is its invisibility? How can we "see" each other if we are energy?

Well, this is very interesting; it is a trick of light.

Light sends out a photon from a source, and when it hits the energy field, it reflects and bounces back, creating the reflection of light. In the absence of light, we cannot see ourselves. When we see ourselves in light, we see photons reflected off our surfaces (energy field), revealing only energy underneath. There is nothing physical at all.

Why is this relevant?

We open up to the fact that what we perceive as matter is not only influenced by other forms of matter, but since the matter is energy, it is also influenced by the energy fields around us.

So, this says that the signals that drive life do not have to be chemical drugs and that we now know that signals, as energy signals, are much more efficient and effective in controlling protein changes than physical drugs.

What energy sources do we know will affect us?

Sure, there are external energies in our environment, but the most important thing is that consciousness is an energy field. Consciousness is not a physical matter; it is a consequence of the action of nerve cells that manifest an energy field.

Why is that relevant?

Consciousness plays a crucial role in regulating the behavior of proteins in our bodies. Our consciousness, attitude, beliefs, and emotions do not just occur randomly; they can influence the movement and functioning of our proteins.

This is significant because it suggests that our thoughts are not arbitrary; instead, they have the power to alter the proteins in our body, ultimately shaping our behavior.

This concept is explored in the field of epigenetics, where it is found that our thoughts and experiences can impact genetic expression. This realization is transformative, as it means that we are not simply at the mercy of our physical surroundings. It indicates that our consciousness has a direct influence on our biology and ultimately determines the quality of our lives.

NOW WHAT?

In a Universe made out of energy, everything is entangled; everything is one. The idea of local realism, which presents the world as a collection of isolated physical objects and events perceived by the five senses, is challenged by this conclusion. It asserts that local objects and events, whether interstellar dust, neurons, cloud nebulae, clouds in the sky, organizations, or change initiatives, are not separate but entangled with each other through the field.

This recognized entanglement at the quantum level suggests that physical objects are interlinked with perception and consciousness, blurring the boundaries between the observer and the observed. If you and the world you perceive are indeed tied at the quantum level, notions of separation must be fundamentally reconsidered. Discarding local realism is a crucial first step.

Implications for You, Organizational Change, and the Agile World.

• How might an Agile Coach or leader use these insights to drive more effective change?
• What other ways to approach change are there if everything is interconnected at the quantum level?
• What other locations are accessible to us to catalyze organizational change, knowing that everything is interconnected at the quantum level?
• Can we influence organizational change from the outside or without being formally named the change agent?
• What does it really mean to change an organization?
• How can energy properties inform such a kind of change?
• How can we set the conditions for harmony in different energy fields to make them add to each other in a more powerful energy (constructive interference energy principle or in everyday language: good vibes, collaboration, alignment, and so on)?
• How can we set the conditions for reducing a lack of harmony in different energy fields to avoid them neutralizing each other (destructive interference energy principle?or in everyday language:?bad vibes, non-collaboration, us vs them, and so on)?
• How can we read the emotional field?
• What level of reality should we pay attention to when addressing organizational change?
• Consensus,?Dreaming, or?Essence?level of reality in ORSC (Organizational Relationship Systems Coaching) terminology?
• If consciousness can affect our "physical" world, as?epigenetics demonstrates through the impact on someone's genetic expression, what is it like to change an organization's DNA?
• What's our role in facing our lives? Are we creators or victims of the lack of leadership support, environment, client, or other people's mindset?
• What about stop-making consciousness, including the human mind, the end point of physical evolution (such as developing "the agile mindset")?