Mysticism And The New Physics: Beyond Space-Time, Beyond God, To The Ultimate Cosmic Consciousness
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Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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At the breathtaking intersection of quantum mechanics and ancient spiritual wisdom stands Mysticism and the New Physics, a groundbreaking work that argues the most radical discoveries of modern science — from nonlocality to the observer effect — do not contradict mystical traditions but instead confirm them. Michael Talbot presents a bold and meticulously reasoned case that the universe described by cutting-edge theoretical physics — one of interconnectedness, collapsing wave functions, and a participatory reality — is strikingly identical to the cosmos long described by mystics, yogis, and contemplatives across cultures. The book chronicles humanity's evolving understanding of space, time, and consciousness, guiding the reader beyond the conventional boundaries of Newtonian reality into a realm where mind and matter are inextricably linked. Talbot writes with the rare gift of making the profoundly complex feel urgently accessible, weaving together the insights of physicists like Bohr and Heisenberg with the teachings of Eastern philosophy and Western esotericism in a seamless, intellectually exhilarating tapestry. His prose carries an infectious sense of wonder, treating the reader as an intelligent companion on a journey toward what he calls ultimate cosmic consciousness. Published at a moment when books like The Tao of Physics were sparking a cultural revolution in how science and spirituality were understood, this work remains a provocative and essential text — one that forces the reader to ask: if reality is not what we think it is, then what, precisely, are we?
Author: Michael Talbot
Format: Paperback
Published: 1980, Bantam Books
Genre: Physics
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the breathtaking intersection of quantum mechanics and ancient spiritual wisdom stands Mysticism and the New Physics, a groundbreaking work that argues the most radical discoveries of modern science — from nonlocality to the observer effect — do not contradict mystical traditions but instead confirm them. Michael Talbot presents a bold and meticulously reasoned case that the universe described by cutting-edge theoretical physics — one of interconnectedness, collapsing wave functions, and a participatory reality — is strikingly identical to the cosmos long described by mystics, yogis, and contemplatives across cultures. The book chronicles humanity's evolving understanding of space, time, and consciousness, guiding the reader beyond the conventional boundaries of Newtonian reality into a realm where mind and matter are inextricably linked. Talbot writes with the rare gift of making the profoundly complex feel urgently accessible, weaving together the insights of physicists like Bohr and Heisenberg with the teachings of Eastern philosophy and Western esotericism in a seamless, intellectually exhilarating tapestry. His prose carries an infectious sense of wonder, treating the reader as an intelligent companion on a journey toward what he calls ultimate cosmic consciousness. Published at a moment when books like The Tao of Physics were sparking a cultural revolution in how science and spirituality were understood, this work remains a provocative and essential text — one that forces the reader to ask: if reality is not what we think it is, then what, precisely, are we?