“Don’t knock the fence down before you know why it’s up.” I repeat this phrase over and over again, yet the (metaphorical) Homeowner’s Association still decides my fence is the wrong color.
Well, now you get to know why the fence is up. If anyone’s actually willing to challenge me on this level, I’d welcome it.
The four ideas I’d like to discuss are this: quantum physics, Lutheranism, mental resilience, and psychology. I’ve been studying these topics intensely for the past decade as a passion project. I’m just going to let my thoughts flow, but I’d like to hear other opinions on this.
Can the mysteries of the mind, the subatomic world, and faith converge to reveal deeper truths?
When it comes to self-taught knowledge on analysis, I’m mostly learned on Freud, with some hints of Jung and Peterson. I’ve read much of the original source material, and watched countless presentations on it. This all being said, I’m both learned on Rothbard and Marx, so if there is a major flaw in the way of “Freud is frowned upon,” I’d genuinely like to know so I can update my research and juxtapose the two schools of thought.
Alongside this, although probably not directly relevant, I’m learned on John Locke and transcendentalism. What I’d like to focus on here is this… the Id.
The Id is the pleasure-seeking, instinctual part of the psyche. Jung further extends this into the idea of the “shadow self,” and Peterson maps the meanings of these texts into a combined work (at least in my rudimentary understanding).
In my research, the Id represents the part of your psyche that deals with religious values. As an example, if you’re an impulsive person, turning to a spiritual or religious outlet can be highly beneficial. I’ve been using references from the foundational text of the Judaeo-Christian value system this entire time, feel free to re-read my other blog posts (instead of claiming they don’t exist).
Let’s tie this into quantum physics. This is the part where I’ll struggle most. I’ve watched several movies about this, read several books, and even learned about it academically, but quantum physics is likely to be my weak spot here.
I did some research, and here are the elements I’m looking for: uncertainty principle, wave-particle duality, quantum entanglement, and the observer effect.
I already know about the cat in the box. And the Cat in the Hat, for that matter. I know about wave-particle duality from an incredibly intelligent high school physics teacher of mine. I know about the uncertainty principle purely in a colloquial sense. The remaining element I need to wrap my head around is quantum entanglement, but it feels like I’m almost there.
These concepts do actually challenge the idea of pure free will. It’s almost like we’re coming full circle. Some theologians (including myself, if you can call me a self-taught one) do believe the idea of quantum indeterminacy can be a space where divine action may take place. You could also liken the unpredictable nature of the Id to quantum indeterminacy as well. These are ones to think about, because in all reality, they’re subjective opinions. I do believe they’re interconnected.
In terms of Lutheranism, I’ll be short on this one. Please do go read the full history behind Martin Luther and his turbulent relationship with Catholicism. I’m not a “Bible thumper,” and I actually think this is the first time I’ve mentioned religion publicly at all. This being said, now I’m actually ready to defend the points on an academic level.
The Id represents hidden psychological forces, quantum physics reveals subatomic mysteries, and Lutheranism emphasizes faith in the unseen God. Okay, so we have the baseline. Now, time for some “mental resilience.”
When I think of mental resilience, the first people I think of are David Goggins and Jocko Willink. I’ve also enjoyed Dr. Andrew Huberman’s podcast.
The idea there is simple… if you understand exactly how to learn, you know your fundamentals well enough to draw them and explain them vividly on a whiteboard, and you can make it a habit, at that point you’re ready to work on your mental resilience. Little by little, gradually, how far can you push the bar towards the ceiling?
There’s obviously limits. People sometimes get scared when I mention mental resilience, but obviously that’s a bit of a “catch 22.” There are plenty of satirical videos out there, and of course, I don’t believe in Goggins or Jocko wholeheartedly. They’re just tools in the toolbox when times get tough.
I wish you all well, and I hope this gets you thinking about those people who just insist there is no God or higher being, and think you’re stupid for believing there is one. Those people obviously haven’t read analysis, in my own opinion.
Have a great night!
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