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The Quantum Universe [VHS]

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Quantum theory is one of the great developments of the 20th Century, yet this film (narrated by a child) trivializes and dilutes it without in any way making it more understandable. Produced by a woman who is apparently an artist, the film (ala Dr. Zhivago) simply provides lots of feel-good music and artistic creations "inspired" by quantum theory. It's just too cute for words. That the Smithsonian would lend its name to this kind of mindless pap is inexplicable.

Awful! I was looking for a video that would contribute to better scientific understanding. This is a trivial, tedius philosophical discussion. Also, I can't believe it is dated 1995. The quality of photography & the style of everyone's glasses puts it in the '70's or 80's. Stick to Stephen Hawking's Universe and Discovery/TLC's Universe 2001. Don't waste your money on this one like I did.

Those who see a kind of poetry in quantum mechanics will appreciate this documentary. Others, who view such abstruse theorizing in an thoroughly unromantic light, or who are alienated by science generally, may find it irritating and, yes, at times, "over the top." As a member of the former category, I loved it. But when I showed it to my students in a college course I was teaching, some, to my surprise, found it less than charming. Sadly, I attribute the lion's share of this response a failure to appreciate the beauty of science.

This movie blew up a television in my AP chemistry class. The movie was scary & there were lots of guns & little children. It was confusing & has left me questioning my life, my every moral fiber. Please spare your own lives & DO NOT purchase this!!! It's like that movie where those people die within 7 days after they watch it. Be afraid, BE VERY AFRAID!!!

b.t.w. -> the guy with the leather jacket & huge tie is quite scary.. almost petifilistic!

If the producer was more artist than scientist, great, because she spoke to the "more artist than scientist" in me. This approach sparked my interest in a field that has long intimidated me. I can now proceed to find more information with the understanding I got from this film. Thanks for presenting the artistic, philosophical approach to quantum conceptual understanding.

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