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Bonus question: Do you have a larger system to your reading. Like, "This month I'm only going to read about the Renaissance." Or, "I try to alternate fiction and non-fiction."
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We bring out the fact that the essential new quality implied by the quantum theory is nonlocality; i.e., that a system cannot be analyzed into parts whose basic properties do not depend on the state of the whole system. This is done in terms of the causal interpretation of the quantum theory, proposed by one of us (D.B.) in 2952, involving the introduction of the quantum potential. We show that this approach implies a new universal type of description, in which the standard or canonical form is always supersystem-system-subsystem; and this leads to the radically new notion of unbroken wholeness of the entire universe. Finally, we discuss some of the implications of extending these notions to the relativity domain, and in so doing, we indicate a novel concept of time, in terms of which relativity and quantum theory may eventually be brought together.
Foundations of Physics, Volume 5, Number 1
How do trances, visions, prayer, satori, and other mystical manifestations "work"? What are their neurological mechanisms and psychological implications? John Horgan investigates a wide range of fields — chemistry, physics, psychology, radiology, theology, and more — to narrow the gap between reason and enlightenment. As both a seeker and an award-winning journalist, Horgan is uniquely positioned to profile researchers and their work.
Rational Mysticism: Dispatches from the Border Between Science and Spirituality - John Horgan
SF Books Showing Humanity at its Best? | Science Fiction Fans | LibraryThing
I'm looking for recommendations on SF books that are the opposite of post-apocalyptic or distopian stories --stories that show humanity at its best or, at least, a world in which all human existence is elevated beyond basic survival. I recently read the The Player of Games by Iain Banks and loved the idea of the Culture. I also liked the Commonwealth in Peter Hamilton 's Pandora's Star . I'd like to find a book that explores how we could get there or that goes into more details of the inner workings of such a system.Food, raw vegan diet, spirituality
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Early Onset of Night, Volume One (9781453867648): Michael Kindt: Books
These are the stories of the lost and lonely, the alcoholic and the criminal, the deviant and the poor. They are told with a sad absurdist wit that is utterly refreshing. The storytelling is excellent, very conversational and down-to-earth. This is an approachable work that deals with very complex ideas and issues.
40 Modern Nonfiction Books Everyone Should Read
I credit a fraction of who I am today to each of these books.
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Although the message can be boiled down into fewer pages, a future President should understand that technology has created the opportunity for anyone in the world to perform tasks that used to be limited by geography. It sounds good for the world; is it good for the U.S.? We are the leader in offshoring.
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Set in 1918 in the fictional timber town of Commonwealth in the Pacific Northwest against the backdrop of WWI and the Spanish flu epidemic,... more Set in 1918 in the fictional timber town of Commonwealth in the Pacific Northwest against the backdrop of WWI and the Spanish flu epidemic, the story explores the actions of ordinary people in the face of fear and danger and how far people will go to protect themselves and their loved ones. Unaffected as yet by the trail of death the virus has blazed through the country, Commonwealth’s citizens have decided to quarantine their town and have posted guards at the single road leading to and from town to prevent people from entering and bringing the dreaded sickness with them. But things start to go terribly wrong when one night a cold and hungry soldier appears from out of the woods begging for food and shelter.
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Greg Baxter’s debut A Preparation for Death – a collection of essays masquerading as a memoir – made a big splash with me but not many others.Roland Deschain and his ka-tet—Jake, Susannah, Eddie, and Oy, the billy-bumbler—encounter a ferocious storm just after crossing the River Whye on their way to the Outer Baronies. As they shelter from the howling gale, Roland tells his friends not just one strange story but two . . . and in so doing, casts new light on his own troubled past.
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iLibrarian » 10 Websites for Book Lovers
At this point most everyone has heard of LibraryThing , the most popular social cataloging website online, and perhaps even of the Amazon-owned Shelfari , but here are a few websites for book lovers that you may not have heard about:50 Best Places to Meet Other Book Lovers Online | Online Degree
Rumor has it that book lovers would rather be alone at home on a Saturday night snuggled to a book than anything else. No matter how true or false this is for you, there is something that makes reading more enjoyable when you have someone to share it with. To help in your quest, we have gathered the 50 best places to meet other book lovers online. Choose from general, specific, high-brow, comics, and much more. 1.Reading is a great past-time that can be both comforting and rewarding — though to some people it can be more of a chore. One of the best ways to discover new books to read is by seeing what others are reading. Though there are many social networks out there dedicated to book lovers, here are the top 5 that I feel have the most to offer. Feel free to share your personal favorites in the comments.