The quantum theory is known for its defiance of all common sense. When we envision something, we never know if it’s real or fiction for the reason that quantum theory has proven that things are not what they seem. How do we know if what we see or what we hear is actually true? Since the only way we can learn is through observation, then we can only rely on this matter. Quantum Theory has no serious boundaries for that reason we should believe our sense of observation and perception and take into account the fact that we all imagine and view things differently. Our own perception may seem different but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s wrong. For example, when you look at a cube, is it no more than a cube? It all depends on how YOU perceive it.

Given that Quantum Theory poses the liberty of all observations, I wanted to portray through my project the idea that our perception has serious limitations but we need to think outside the box. Looking at a flat surface seems simple, but inside the quantum theory this flat surface can be a combination of molecules or a combination of deformities which we don’t see. This is where the phrase thinking outside the box comes into play. Humans will most likely restrict themselves to what they see and believe, therefore when something seems to be beyond their comprehension they naturally close their mind. In my project you see a cube that originally was a simple white Styrofoam object, but since Quantum theory has altered my understanding of perception, the cube is no longer white and flat but rather multifaceted and complex. The surfaces of the cube have been transformed according to my thinking outside the box. One side is covered with aluminum foil which represents a mirror. When one looks at the cube, they can imagine their reflection looking back at them. This isn’t right or wrong. The three other sides have various existing dimensional states. This shows that when we look at something it doesn’t necessarily have to be what we see but rather what we interpret it to be. It’s thinking outside the box. The eyes represent the different angles of viewpoint. You can either envisage something from one angle or the other which changes your perspective. It all depends on how you look at it and how outside the box you think or look.

Quantum Theory says that when one observes, they interfere. This was proven through the experiment including electrons passing through two slits which acted differently when being observed. Any knowledge we have which is based on our perception is known to be wrong since quantum theory has defined that our observation has defied what we believe to be common sense. Therefore my project is depicting the idea that quantum theory has defied what we imagine or understand to be common sense through the cube which is no longer simple but rather complex and different in its kind.

We need to understand that what we see, imagine or dream about has its limitations but includes an opening to another world of perception which we never invited our senses to. Perception may seem restricted but one must allow it to grow with an open mind.