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Quantum Enigma : Physics Encounters Consciousness by Fred Kuttner and Bruce Rosenblum (2008, Trade Paperback)

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In trying to understand the atom, physicists built quantum mechanics and found, to their embarrassment, that their theory intimately connects consciousness with the physical world. Quantum Enigma explores what that implies and why some founders of the theory became the foremost objectors to it. Authors Bruce Rosenblum and Fred Kuttner explain all of this in non-technical terms with help from some fanciful stories and anecdotes about the theory's developers. They present the quantum mystery honestly, with an emphasis on what is and what is not speculation. Quantum Enigma's description of the experimental quantum facts, and the quantum theory explaining them, is undisputed. Interpreting what it all means, however, is controversial. Every interpretation of quantum physics encounters consciousness. Rosenblum and Kuttner therefore turn to exploring consciousness itself--and encounter quantum physics. Free will and anthropic principles become crucial issues, and the connection of consciousness with the cosmos suggested by some leading quantum cosmologists is mind-blowing. Readers are brought to a boundary where the particular expertise of physicists is no longer a sure guide. They will find, instead, the facts and hints provided by quantum mechanics and the ability to speculate for themselves. "A remarkable and readable presentation of the basic mysteries of science, our universe, and human life. Critically important problems in our understanding are interestingly discussed with perception, depth, and careful objectivity." --Charles Townes, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics "Lively and thought-provoking." --The Washington Times "This book is unique. The clearest expositions I have ever seen." --George Greenstein, Professor of Astronomy, Amherst College "An immensely important and exciting book." --Raymond Chester Russ, editor of Journal of Mind and Behavior "Exposes the hidden skeleton in the physicist's closet." --Nick Herbert, author of Quantum Reality

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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
019534250x
ISBN-13
9780195342505
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24038291768

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Book Title
Quantum Enigma : Physics Encounters Consciousness
Author
Fred Kuttner, Bruce Rosenblum
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Physics / Quantum Theory, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Physics / General
Publication Year
2008
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Yes
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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6 in
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Width
9.1 in
Item Weight
12.7 Oz

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"A remarkable and readable presentation of the basic mysteries of science, our universe, and human life. Critically important problems in our understanding are interestingly discussed with perception, depth, and careful objectivity."--Charles Townes, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, inventor of the laser, and Templeton Prize recipient "Employing the simplest, correct demonstration of the Great Quantum Dilemma that I have ever seen, Rosenblum and Kuttner starkly expose the hidden skeleton in the physicist's closet."--Nick Herbert, author of Quantum Reality "This book is unique. I know of no other which so artfully tackles two of the greatest mysteries of modern science, quantum mechanics and consciousness. It has long been suspected that these mysteries are somehow related. The authors' treatment of this thorny and controversial issue is honest, wide-ranging and immensely readable. The book contains some of the clearest expositions I have ever seen of the strange and paradoxical nature of the quantum world. Quantum Enigma is a pleasure to read, and I am sure it is destined to become a classic."--George Greenstein, Professor of Astronomy, Amherst College, Co-author of The Quantum Challenge: Modern Research on the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics "The boundary of existence that modern physics finds itself butting against is consciousness. The cautious, sober approach of Quantum Enigma makes its astonishing conclusions all the more credible. This is an immensely important and exciting book."--Raymond Chester Russ, Editor, Journal of Mind and Behavior "Thoroughly engaging for both seasoned physicists andinterested laypersons. Fascinating, important."--Choice
Dewey Decimal
530.12
Dewey Edition
22

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by scottgullJul 21, 2009
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Just when you finally get your head around special and general relativity, you are hit with quantum mechanics. This book deals with the subject and all its weirdness, and how it may mix with human concisnous. Some very bizzar stuff, for sure. After you get your head around quantum theory, if that is possible, then move to what may be the grand theory; strings. Before starting this book, you may want to read RELATIVITY by Einstein so you are not too confused by the brief discussions by the author.

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