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Conversations on the Edge of the Apocalypse: Contemplating the Future with Noam Chomsky, George Carlin, Deepak Chopra, Rupert Sheldrake, and Others de David Jay Brown

Conversations on the Edge of the Apocalypse: Contemplating the Future with Noam Chomsky, George Carlin, Deepak Chopra, Rupert Sheldrake, and Others

Autor David Jay Brown
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 apr 2005
In his latest interview collection, David Jay Brown has once again gathered some of the most interesting minds of today to consider the future of the human race, the mystery of consciousness, the evolution of technology, psychic phenomena, and more. The book includes conversations with celebrated visionaries and inspirational figures such as Ram Dass, Noam Chomsky, Deepak Chopra, and George Carlin. Part scientific exploration, part philosophical speculation, and part intellectual rollercoaster, the free-form discussions are original and captivating, and offer surprising revelations. Conversations on the Edge of the Apocalpyse is a new look into the minds of some of our groundbreaking leaders and is the perfect gift for science fiction and philosophy fans alike.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781403965325
ISBN-10: 1403965323
Pagini: 270
Ilustrații: ports.,
Dimensiuni: 163 x 242 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Editura: Palgrave
Locul publicării:Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Introduction
Chemistry and the Mindfield; K.Mullis
Language, Politics and Propaganda; N.Chomsky
Molecules of Mind and Body; C.B.Pert
From Outer Space to Inner Space and Beyond; E.D.Mitchell
Experiments That Could Change the World; R.Sheldrake
Science and Psychic Phenomena; D.Radin
Alien Encounter Therapy; J.E.Mack
Designing Higher Intelligence; R.Kurzweil
Robots and Children of the Mind; H.Moravec
Strange Brains & Mathematical Games; C.Pickover
Future Cultures and Subcultures; B.Sterling
Bio-Media Theory; D.Rushkoff
Quantum Sociology & Neuropolitics; R.A.Wilson
Napalm, Silly Putty and Human Nature; G.Carlin
Realist & Surrealist; P.Krassner
Raising the I.Q. of the Global Brain; P.Russell
Quantum Spirituality; D.Chopra
Here, Now and Tomorrow; R.Dass
Medical Freedom and Cannabis Consciousness; V.Corral
Environmental Awareness & Interspecies Communication; J.B.Hill
Magic, Magick and Shamanism; J.McBride
Sacred Reflections & Transfigurations; A.Grey

Recenzii

'Once again David Jay Brown has assembled some of the most interesting minds in our culture to comment on some of the most interesting topics we can dream of. Every interview offers a fascinating look at our universe and the unique mind of the interviewee.' - Jeremy P. Tarcher, Publisher, Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc.

'As an interviewer, David Jay Brown has an unusual talent for teasing out unexpected hunches, intuitions, and insights from some of the most brilliant people on the planet. This exciting book is the nearest thing to a crystal ball in which we can view the future of humanity through the eyes of the foremost personalities that are shaping that future.' - Nick Herbert, Author of Quantum Reality, Faster Than Light, and Elemental Mind

'Conversations on the Edge of the Apocalypse could not be more timely. These interviews of visionary thinkers, and the provocative interactions between those people interviewed, provide diverse road maps for navigating our way through an era of terror, conflict, and incipient disaster. Readers who are interested in novel paradigms, especially worldviews that will help humanity survive and even prosper, will find David Jay Brown's book a source of delight, of wonder, and even of hope.' - Stanley Krippner, PhD, co-author of Extraordinary Dreams and How to Work with Them; Co-editor of Varieties of Anomalous Experience

Notă biografică

DAVID J. BROWN is the co-author of two previous volumes of interviews with leading-edge thinkers; Mavericks of the Mind and Voices from the Edge, as well as the science fiction novels, Brainchild and Virus. He holds a Masters degree in psychobiology from New York University.

Caracteristici

1 Big name contributors - George Carlin, Ram Dass, Deepak Chopra, Noam Chomsky and Rupert Sheldrake are all interviewed for the book
2 Readable - interviews are hilarious, poignant, inspiring and philosophically interesting
3 Coherent - all the interviews cover the same subjects and relate to one another

Descriere

Conversations on the Edge of Apocalypse is a collection of interviews with some of the leading thinkers of our time about the future of the human race, and the mystery of consciousness, from scientific, philosophical and spiritual perspectives. It explores such topics as the future evolution of technology and consciousness, the relationship between science and religion, ecology and human values, altered states of consciousness, the possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life, psychic phenomena, life after death, and the fate of the human race. Included are contributions from Noam Chomsky,Deepak Chopra, George Carlin, Ram Dass and Rupert Sheldrake. Part scientific exploration and part philosophical speculation, Conversations on the Edge of Apocalypse is a valuable and entertaining resource for our species' survival.