A importância da alfabetização científica diante do fenômeno do misticismo quântico

Abstract

The evolution of the media facilitates the circulation of scientific knowledge in society, however, the lack of guidance causes a diffusion in its interpretations. This diffusion unfolds into mystical knowledge that can be confused or linked to scientific knowledge. This phenomenon is called quantum mysticism in studies on quantum physics. However, some people publicize the existence of a possible relationship between science and mysticism, as is the case of physicist and mystic Amit Goswami, who raises ideas about quantum healing and the power of the mind in creating reality. Therefore, it becomes important to understand the dynamics that involve the circulation of scientific knowledge and quantum mysticism in society. Therefore, the objective of this work is to define the meaning of the term mysticism to speak more clearly about Amit Goswami's ideas, enabling a reflection on the importance of scientific literacy for understanding what science is about. The methodology used in this work refers to a bibliographical review and is based on the Fleckian perspective on the circulation of scientific knowledge in society, as well as esoteric and exoteric circles. Fleck states that the circulation of scientific knowledge in a mistaken way and with simplistic interpretations leads to what he calls <popular science=. Through the analysis it was possible to conclude that mysticism emerged within a collective of scientific thought and unfolded into a different style of thinking, more focused on a simplified view of science. Given the context of quantum mysticism, it was possible to notice that people find themselves in circles of knowledge very far from scientific knowledge. This distance is marked by scientific illiteracy that gives room for people like Amit Goswami to disseminate quantum mysticism.