Modern quantum mechanics theories are heavily influenced by the
influx of Western-style Buddhism from the 50s+ 60s. The smarter
hippies. From the SAME connection that brings us Deepak Chopra
_also_ brought us "the Universe is Mathematics" Max Tegmark,
"The Universe is a Hologram", Multiverse, etc. Same connection,
different paths. It's why you see some Buddhist influence on
some of the more radical/fascinating theories: Hippies. Usually
you can tell where the influence is felt whenever someone says,
"We're going BEYOND the Standard Model".