At an atomic level, every element in the universe shares a cosmic origin with every other atom of its kind. So when you get that feeling that you need to call someone, and moments later they call you, and you to instinctively say, “I was just thinking of you!”—that feeling may have been transmitted by this ancient cosmic connection. Unfortunately, if understanding quantum theory is the key to us proactively reducing our carbon footprint, then we may all be doomed. Here’s to hoping quantum computers save us all.