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One may argue about its causal role in these matters, but there is no doubt that the language of quantum mechanics has provided a powerful new set of metaphors with which to express our understanding of ourselves and our place in the overall scheme of things. We will begin with an introduction to some of the basic ideas of quantum mechanics, including the uncertainty principle and wave/particle duality, and discuss some of the quantum paradoxes that highlight the counter-intuitive nature of these concepts. We will then go on to discuss the reflection of these ideas in popular books, articles, and web sites concerning religion, mythology, and philosophy.

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