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Mysticism and the New Physics Paperback – 28 January 1993
by Michael Talbot (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 77 ratings
An account of how quantum physics is putting forward ideas that confirm the perceived beliefs of mystics who think the world is an illusion
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4.5 out of 5 stars 77 ratings
Michael Talbot
Michael Talbot was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1953. As a young man, he moved to New York City, where he pursued a career as a freelance writer, publishing articles in Omni, The Village Voice, and others, often exploring the confluence between science and the spiritual.
Talbot published his first novel, The Delicate Dependency: A Novel of the Vampire Life as an Avon paperback original in 1982; recently republished by Valancourt Books, it is regarded a classic of the genre, frequently appearing on lists of the best vampire novels ever written, and secondhand copies have long been expensive and hard to find. His other horror titles, both cult classics, are The Bog (1986) and Night Things (1988).
But despite the popularity of his fiction among horror fans, it was for his nonfiction that Talbot was best known, much of it focusing on new age concepts, mysticism, and the paranormal. Arguably his most famous and most significant is The Holographic Universe (1991), which examines the increasingly accepted theory that the entire universe is a hologram; the book remains in print and highly discussed today.
Michael Talbot died of leukemia in 1992 at age 38.
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Mrs. Judith Lugg
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This book, along with the other in similar vein, The Holographic Universe, is a fascinating informative read and, to me, anyway, gives a very good idea of how the whole of the universe works.
As another reviewer said, some of the passages are quite profound and have you reading them again and I whole-heartedly agree with this sentiment.
I did not find either of these books 'hard-going', in fact, I think that they are written in an easily understandable, erudite style.
If you are interested in how everything comes into being, why, what is conciousness, I suggest you read this book and The Holographic Universe, as I have read many books on the subject and these two, actually come very close to my mind in explaining these notoriously difficult aspects of our 'being', which 'conventional' science either ignores or debunks and throws scorn on many aspects of mystcism, which are extremely well documented.
If Michael had lived, I just wonder what else he would have written in this area and what great insights he may have given us.
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This book, along with the other in similar vein, The Holographic Universe, is a fascinating informative read and, to me, anyway, gives a very good idea of how the whole of the universe works.
As another reviewer said, some of the passages are quite profound and have you reading them again and I whole-heartedly agree with this sentiment.
I did not find either of these books 'hard-going', in fact, I think that they are written in an easily understandable, erudite style.
If you are interested in how everything comes into being, why, what is conciousness, I suggest you read this book and The Holographic Universe, as I have read many books on the subject and these two, actually come very close to my mind in explaining these notoriously difficult aspects of our 'being', which 'conventional' science either ignores or debunks and throws scorn on many aspects of mystcism, which are extremely well documented.
If Michael had lived, I just wonder what else he would have written in this area and what great insights he may have given us.
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One of the most remarkable books I have ever read
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Mysticism and the New Physics is one of the most remarkable books I have ever read. It left a lingering impression since I encountered the first publication early in the early 1980's and the power of this work has not diminished in the least in the updated version, revised in 1993, which I re-read quite recently.
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Mysticism and the New Physics is one of the most remarkable books I have ever read. It left a lingering impression since I encountered the first publication early in the early 1980's and the power of this work has not diminished in the least in the updated version, revised in 1993, which I re-read quite recently.
Chris Allen is a Technical Author and writer with the following books available through Amazon:
His latest crime novel: Reality Shaper: The Quantum Detective
Parallel Lifetimes
The Beam of Interest: Taken by Storm
Hypnotic Tales 2013: Some Light Some Dark
Call of the Void: The Strange Life and Times of a Confused Person: 1
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Written quite some time prior to the holographic universe the content of this quite small book belies that time scale. Written from an instinctual knowledge that is less deliberate than the 'Holographic Universe', and in some chapters more profound in a raw sense. Some of the passages have such a powerful gravity that it will have you reading them time and again.
If you connected with his other book then this is strangely on some levels a progression from that, and unlike what the other reviewer suggested , not heavy going at all. An invaluable piece of understanding in our own personal journey. I dont write many reviews but felt compelled to do so as the content of this book is so very important for those at that point in their understanding that boundries need to be stretched.
Michael Talbots death in 1992 was a trajic loss - his insights and understanding have been sorely missed!
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i must say this work can be taxing to read sometimes but it is a revelation to read
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Written quite some time prior to the holographic universe the content of this quite small book belies that time scale. Written from an instinctual knowledge that is less deliberate than the 'Holographic Universe', and in some chapters more profound in a raw sense. Some of the passages have such a powerful gravity that it will have you reading them time and again.
If you connected with his other book then this is strangely on some levels a progression from that, and unlike what the other reviewer suggested , not heavy going at all. An invaluable piece of understanding in our own personal journey. I dont write many reviews but felt compelled to do so as the content of this book is so very important for those at that point in their understanding that boundries need to be stretched.
Michael Talbots death in 1992 was a trajic loss - his insights and understanding have been sorely missed!
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i must say this work can be taxing to read sometimes but it is a revelation to read
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An absolutely fascinating book reinforcing and backing up many of ...Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 20 June 2015
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An absolutely fascinating book reinforcing and backing up many of the ideas in Biocentrism. I feel it is life/belief changing and explains some of the more difficult concepts in physics very well
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An absolutely fascinating book reinforcing and backing up many of the ideas in Biocentrism. I feel it is life/belief changing and explains some of the more difficult concepts in physics very well
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Mystics have long held that the physical world is an illusion. This book shows how quantum physics is putting forward ideas that confirm this perception.
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Table of Contents:
Part I: Consciousness and Reality: (Observer and Participant; Holographic Model of Consciousness);
The second part: the structure of space-time: (superspace, beyond the cone of light; the shape of time);
The third part: mysticism and new physics: (Tantra and quantum theory; overlapping worlds; reality-creating system, new cosmology; a note about time); Addendum to the 1992 edition; Revision of mysticism and new physics; explanation of scientific terms; notes; To read more; profile; Update date
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March 2, 2013
Michael Talbot - the author of the book - is one of the prominent figures of the new wave of supernatural research. The distinguishing feature of the new wave with the previous trends of transcendental issues is having a scientific spirit and knowledge of the latest assumptions of science and the ability to combine them. The gap that the fundamental issues of quantum physics created on the hard level of classical science is getting deeper day by day, so that nowadays one can find few prominent scientists who rely on the dogmatism of positivist science as before. Talbot wrote this book at the beginning of his entry into writing in these fields, and perhaps for this reason, it has a sharper, more reckless and therefore more inaccurate tone than his other important work, "The Holographic World". Personally, I prefer the second book and give it more weight and credibility. However, the new book of Irfan Fisik is useful for getting to know the personality and opinions of the author and the evolution of these opinions over the years. The author has tried to establish scientific reasons for issues such as mind reading, reincarnation, secret sciences and everything else that was previously considered superstition. The translation of the book is also smooth and understandable, even though having some previous information about some topics increases the possibility of using the book.
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We lost a fine science writer when Michael Talbot died so young. He had the ability to discuss the abstract and unusual not just as intellectual topics but as relational issues, suggesting their implications for life on earth. The new physics implies many unusual and startling possibilities for the human species,and it addresses the quantum physics such that the lay reader can hang right with him. Talbot's talent is his excellent capacity for synthesis, interspersing science, philosophy, metaphysics and mysticism in a manner that fills the reader with awe.
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Can’t vouch for the scientific integrity of the book, but it’s an interesting read if only for the philosophy of it. Even the concepts that were way above my head were engaging enough to hold my interest. I’d recommend the Dancing Wu-Li Masters before this if you’re just getting into the topic though.
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I'm just not into science and physics. And I'm actually giving up reading these scientific physics related books even though they are linked with mysticism (in case of this book).
I do love the parts when Michael puts the connections from the physics point of view to the mystic part. Alas, it's not my type of book hence I'm giving it 3 stars.
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Davyd Wynn:Miller
November 7, 2014
this is a very poor attempt at synthesizing "quantum physics" and "mysticism."
talbot fails to even show the most basic understanding of either quantum physics or mysticism, making many elementary errors obvious to a student of either. he cites books that he clearly has no idea what they're actually saying, taking a sentence or two out of context to demonstrate whatever insane point he is attempting to make. one example that comes to mind,
he cites david bohm's pilot wave theory of one wave connecting the universe in one paragraph, the next he talks about hugh everett's many worlds interpretation, and then he'll say that everything in reality is a dream, despite the obvious fact that both bohm and everett's theories are _realist_ theories, designed explicitly to avoid nonrealism.
similarly he fails to demonstrate that he understands anything at all about mysticism, which to him is the most wishy-washy new age mangling of what is mainly supposed to be buddhism and hinduism but fails really to be anything but nonsense.
christian mysticism is mentioned only in the weirdest and most obtuse way that demonstrates that he has an even worse understanding of catholicism than he does even the eastern religions. this book is worthless to everyone. if you are at all interested in either mysticism, the new physics or the combination of both there are much better books in all them. in fact pretty much any book will have more valuable things to say than this. as a student of physics and religion this book is honestly offensive to me that this was even sold, i sincerely hope no one is misled by this, and most certainly hope nobody ever buys this book again.
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Many years ago I read that it may be possible that what we understand as the world may be an illusion. Michael Talbot's book shows how quantum physics is putting forward theories that reinforce this belief. This will cause monumental changes in Western thought. Very refreshing...
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Slightly over my head reading that connects current developments in quantum physics with the rituals and ways of the mystics from ancient times.
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