Credibility of any science is obviously of fundamental importance. I’m reading a book right now by Martin Seligman, the head of the American Psychological Association. In the beginning of the book, he makes a statement differentiating himself from the “experts” in the self-help industry who make ascertains without much or any scientific basis. It’s a bit of a hard stab at the thousands of self-help professionals who are writing books, giving seminars, and even treating people in face to face sessions. But I must say, I think he’s right. There are so many sweeping statements being made in the self-help industry with very little substance to them. Books about the happiness and the soul are being written which have nothing more than conventional wisdom as their foundation. In contrast, Quanology strives to be as credible as possible to all levels of society - from laymen to scientists.

Having said that about the self-help industry, the truth cannot be denied that millions of people are benefiting from such “conventional wisdom”. And Seligman may be as credible as they come but he has hardly touched the lives of as many people as Tony Robbins or the makers of The Secret, or even Oprah and Dr. Phil. Fact is: many of these systems work. And they are just that - systems, not scientific experiments. Their techniques may or may not be grounded in science, but that hardly seems to interest the consumers. The lack of credibility or substance in these works may largely have to do with the fact that such works and methods are not being directed towards scientists, but rather the consumers who are more than happy to pay good money for something which moves them, improves them, and provides solace. Quanology will try to combine the two - providing a full scientific background to the theories and methods discussed, and packaging it up for daily use in an attractive and effective way. Let’s roll!