In quantum mechanics, the act of observing a particle changes its behavior. Amundson translates this to human psychology:
If you throw a ball, it requires force. If you stop applying force, friction (air resistance, gravity) stops the ball. Amundson argues that your motivation, your career trajectory, and your emotional stability follow the exact same rules. the+physics+of+living+amundson+pdf
Your desk gets messy. Your email inbox fills up. Your relationships drift. Your body ages. This is not bad luck; it is entropy. In quantum mechanics, the act of observing a