I was watching this documentary.Is this true?

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The discussion centers on the documentary "What the Bleep Do We Know!?" which explores quantum mechanics and its alleged connection to consciousness and reality. Participants express skepticism regarding the documentary's claims, particularly the assertion that positive thoughts can influence random number generators and alter water molecules' structures. The consensus is that the film is more entertainment than scientific fact, with its creators linked to the Ramtha School of Enlightenment, raising concerns about its credibility.

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I was watching this documentary.Is this true??

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499596/ . This is a Quantum mechanics documentary movie. Has anyone watched this? is that true thinking effect randomness of random number generator machines , and positive thoughts(love,thanking) ,blessing of a Buddhist monk changed water molecules' structure?

they say there are scientific proof. wow!

All of them were physicists
 
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no this documentary took peoples responses out of context. Its a new age movie designed more for entertainment than anything else.

The creators were from the Ramtha School of Enlightenment which should tell you something about the focus of the movie.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_the_bleep
 

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