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Arts/Features Physicists parallels modern physics and Eastern mysticisms By Buddy Ritchie McEniry 147 was packed Thursday night, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. as Dr. Fritjof Capra of the University of California presented a talk on the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism. Speaking to an au dience composed of a wide variety of disciplines, the Czech- born physicist introduc ed himself by admitting a previous ignorance of the existence of Charlotte, N.C.; he did, however, confess a cer tain happy anticipation of his visit, owing to his once having a girlfriend of the same name. Capra launched into his talk by presenting a slide of the tao (pro nounced dow), the orien tal symbol of the com plementarity existing between the yin (intui tion) and the yang (ra tionale). Capra extended this parity to Western rationalism and Eastern mysticism, and traced the divergence of the two from the Greek in troduction of an atomic model of matter. 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It is one of the results of quantum physics that no bound system (from an atom to a car) can have exactly zero energy; in its least energetic state, it will still have a very small, but nonzero, energy. Thus, the particles com posing matter are con stantly in motion, creating, Capra said, a Cosmic dance com parable to that of the Hindu goddess Shiva. At the end of his hour- long talk, Capra fielded . several interesting ques tions from the audience: Q: Can time pass faster than the speed of light? A: Capra explained how one could not speak of the rate of time passage in terms of speed (distance/time). Q: What does all this have to do with heaven and hell? A: Nothing (eliciting much applause from the audience). Q: What is your opi nion of nuclear energy? A: Capra expressed opposition, based on risks, economics and primarily, his fear it would, in the end, be a hindrance to man’s technological advance ment. After the talk, there was general approval of the program. At least one UNCC physics pro fessor, however, was disappointed, referring to Capra’s treatment as “Pop physics,” and “California flotsam.” Capra is the author of the book The Tao of Physics, and is currently working on a second book along the same lines. He is a specialist at the University of California in bootstrap theory, which attempts to explain the structure of matter without the use of fundamental par ticles. Planned Parenthood We give help. Not sermons One thing you'll never hear at Planned Parenthood is a sermon on sexual behavior. What you will hear are some straight answers to any questions you may have about sex. And some ready solutions to your problems, including abortion service in our own clinic for women under 12 weeks pregnant. We also provide free pregnancy testing and counseling. We can help you with birth control methods. And we can tell you where to go for pre-natal care and adoption services, infertility problems, female sterilization and V.D. treatment. 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