Quantum enigma
by Bruce Rosenblum · first published 2006
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"In trying to understand the atom, physicists built quantum mechanics, the most successful theory in science and the basis of one-third of our economy. They found, to their embarrassment, that with their theory, physics encounters consciousness. Authors Bruce Rosenblum and Fred Kuttner explain all this in non-technical terms with help from some fanciful stories and anecdotes about the theory's developers. They present the quantum mystery honestly, emphasizing what is and what is not speculation. Quantum Enigma's description of the experimental quantum facts, and the quantum theory explaining t
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…summer, which I can recommend: - The Facebook Effect -- well-written insider's account of the history of Facebook and its ambitions. http://www.amazon.com/Facebook-Effect-Inside-Company-Connect... - The Quantum Enigma -- an accessible digest of quantum mechanics and its philosophical consequences. http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Enigma-Physics-Encounters-Cons... - Flesh & Machines -- a lightweight history of robotics…
on “Ask HN: Summer Reading Recommendations?” ↗If you want to twist your mind over this subject, read Quantum Enigma by Bruce Rosenblum and Fred Kuttner[1]. It's written by a couple of quantum physics researchers who spend some time thinking about WTF quantum reality means. It's one of the few metaphysical books on…
on “Quantum Entanglement Drives the Arrow of Time” ↗If you don't believe in free will based on the principle that every event causes another event, which causes another, etc... then take a look into quantum physics. A great intro book is Quantum Enigma. Quantum Physics is one of the few branches of science that is not always predictable. Even more, our inability to predict is not based on a lack of ability to measure precisely or lack of computing…
…made me "think" & realize how many different experiences of being human can exist. I know this is off topic, but one of the fist / only books that ever really changed my view on the world around me was "Quantum Enigma: Physics Encounters Consciousness" - I have never seen things quiet the same way after reading this.
on “Ask HN: Any movies that changed your life?” ↗[1] Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely (almost through with this one - highly recommend it) [2] Quantum Enigma by Bruce Rosenblum, et.al
on “Ask HN: What are you reading?” ↗…http://www.amazon.com/New-Proofs-Existence-God-Contributions... [3] http://www.magisreasonfaith.org/spitzer_videos.html [4] http://oce.catholic.com/index.php?title=Creation [5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Smith [6] http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Enigma-Finding-Hidden-Key/dp/0...
on “Physics and the Demiurge – The Creator is not Omnipotent” ↗