Quantum Reality Explained: A Learning Session for Anyone (by a Non-Scientist)

DUE TO AN UNFORESEEN EMERGENCY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULEDED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH

How did we get from “objects fall when you drop them” to “top scientists say we might be living in a computer simulation”? From “living things are made of cells” to “there may be copies of us living in different worlds?”

This session is for anyone curious about the true nature of the universe, the mysteries of consciousness, and the possibility that reality is more than it seems.

We’ll trace a handful of fundamental milestones that have reshaped our understanding of reality over the past few centuries. We’ll also explore key ideas from quantum physics—such as wavefunction collapse, entanglement, and the observer effect—and delve into emerging theories about the role of perception and awareness in shaping what we experience as real. This overview isn’t exhaustive—just a taste—but it’s enough to get your mental gears turning.

This is not an academic lecture. I don’t have a background in physics or philosophy, and I’m not a scientist. But I am a licensed clinical social worker with professional experience in the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders. I’ve worked with a wide spectrum of client behaviors and experiences—including psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions, as well as complex substance use—which has deeply informed how I think about consciousness, perception, and what we call “reality.” That work shaped my fascination with how sensory experience, belief, and brain function intersect with the larger fabric of existence.

Presentation will run about 60 minutes, followed by open discussion.z