Mysticism and the New Physics (Compass)

Whether you're adept in the field of physics, or metaphysics; or just someone wanting to gain more knowledge about either subject. This book is an excellent read. It is understandable for the beginner, and opens new doors to different ways of thinking about certain subjects. At the same time, if you already have much knowledge in the fields of metaphysics and physics it will not lull you to sleep. This book makes comparisons that will get you thinking and keep you reading more.

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Mr. Talbot's other book, "The Holographic Universe" is a phenomenal work and is relatively easy to read, especially if one has a science and math background. This book "Mysticism and the New Physics" I find difficult to follow. Seems like just a bunch of random thoughts without much connection between them. I will read it again and take notes this time. Maybe I went too fast. Note that this work was published about 10 years earlier than the Holographic one. Perhaps it took some time for Mr. Talbot to integrate all these complex ideas in his mind. If you are seeking more details related to the content of the Holographic book, you will find some of that here, but I suggest take notes as you go along. bobzt Engineer

This book is fun to read and gives a completely new perspective to many ideas that we accept as true. It is long enough to give good explanations and short enough not to be overwhelming. I read it after taking a short course in modern perspectives of reality, and along with the course it has helped me to view many things in a different light. Definitely worth checking out.

I love this book, and am very surprised its not a lot more popular. Talbot doesn't dance around the subject like more other authors and books do! He gets straight to the point with very informed and powerful concepts. I often find it burdensome to have to deal with an authors "filler" material, and if I can speak for myself, I want to get to the point, and then relate that point to different perspectives. Excellent book and probably one of the top 5 books I've read out of about 30 or so. If your at all interested in the topic, pick it up!

As advertised- readable

Fabulous book! Best read in small literary "bites," in my opinion. This is good, deep stuff. It is said that anyone who claims to understand Quantum Physics obviously does NOT understand it. The principles are quite contrary to the standard Newtownian model. (Einstein referred to quantum particle behavior as "spooky action at a distance.") As a modern mystic ~and~ lover of science (had a first edition of _A Brief History of Time_ until my ex stole it), I found this book deeply satisfying.

The book that I received was in great condition. I was very happy with the product that I received. It met my expectations and I would order from this company again undoubtedly!

As expected Talbot does a wonderful job of uniting the logic with the intuitive. There is no doubt that he had an excellent clarity of thought and it is unfortunate that he is no longer with us.

Great, so glad I bought this, it is full of wise tip bits which makes for healthy learning curves.

A book gives you insight and you begin to understand who you are. Must read for thinkers.

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.

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!