The experiment shows quantum behavior, but mainstream physics does not attribute this to consciousness. The double-slit experiment is one of the most famous demonstrations in quantum physics. It shows that tiny particles, like electrons or photons, can behave like both particles and waves, depending on whether they are being measured. When not observed, they create an interference pattern, acting like waves. But when measured, they behave like individual particles. This strange behavior has led some to wonder if consciousness itself plays a role in shaping reality.
However, mainstream physics does not support this interpretation. The change in behavior happens because of measurement, not because a conscious observer is watching. Measurement in quantum mechanics means interacting with the particle using a device which disturbs its wave-like state. This does not require human consciousness—any detection method, even an automated one, causes the same effect.
The idea that consciousness directly affects reality is more of a philosophical or metaphysical interpretation rather than a scientific one. While quantum mechanics is mysterious and still not fully understood, there is no strong evidence that human thought alone can influence physical events in the way some interpretations suggest.
