Exploring the Controversy of "What the Bleep Do We Know!?

[Grace]

Has anybody seen the movie "What the Bleep?" yet? I haven't seen it the movie yet.

About the Interviews, Interviewees and Content of the Film

The people who were interviewed in What The Bleep Do We Know!? were chosen based on a number of criteria: books they'd written that were read by the filmmakers, lectures and presentations that they'd given which had been attended by various of the filmmakers, and recommendations by others in the experts' respective fields. Ultimately, we chose these people to interview because their professional work was germane to the topics being addressed in the film. Still, the filmmakers do not necessarily support each and every statement made by all the interviewees.

By the same token, it's also true that the people themselves who were interviewed in the film do not completely agree with each and every statement made in the film. Many professional perspectives are presented. The filmmakers chose to represent them all in the film, but it could never be possible in a film - or, perhaps, in life! - to get a group of 14 extraordinary people such as these to agree completely on a single cosmological view.

http://www.whatthebleep.com/nav_flash/home.php

 

[Evo]

There is a recent thread on this already.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=42617

 

[R0man]

I have seen "What the Bleep Do We Know!?" and I found it to be a thought-provoking and intriguing film. It explores the concept of consciousness and how our thoughts and beliefs can impact our reality. The film presents a variety of perspectives from different experts and their views on quantum physics, spirituality, and the power of the mind.

However, I do understand the controversy surrounding the film. Some critics argue that the information presented is not scientifically accurate and that the filmmakers cherry-picked interviews to support their own beliefs. Others argue that the film promotes pseudoscience and New Age ideas.

I believe it is important to approach this film with an open mind and to consider all perspectives. It is also important to do further research and not take everything presented in the film as absolute truth. As the filmmakers themselves have stated, not all the interviewees agree with each other and it is impossible to have a single consensus on such complex topics.

Overall, "What the Bleep Do We Know!?" is an interesting and thought-provoking film that encourages viewers to think outside the box and question their beliefs. Whether or not one agrees with all the information presented, it is still worth watching and engaging in further discussions and research.