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Criseyde · 04-24-2010, 05:46 PM

Mods, sorry if this thread is in the wrong place, but I couldn't decide where to put it.

I'm looking for a good intro to quantum physics for an English major who likes math and has basic understanding of classical physics (i.e. it can have some math -- I'm not scared -- but oughtn't be heavy on it). I really want to understand quantum theory as it stands from a purely scientific perspective. We all know that it comes up A LOT in LoA/IM/New Age spirituality, but I have absolutely no way to determine whether the New Agers writing about it actually understand what they're saying. Unfortunately, I don't have the background to just pick up a textbook and read it. Can anyone help me?

Thanks!

Mister Change · 04-24-2010, 06:32 PM

You might want to check out the following BBC documentary:

The Illusion Of Reality

It's not a book recommendation, but if you're looking a good introduction to quantum physics, I think this video does a great job. It's actually the third part of Atom, a BBC documentary series that discusses quantum mechanics.

Kishka · 04-24-2010, 09:58 PM

Gregg Braden (The Divine Matrix) and Irving Laszlo (Science and the Akashic Field) are pretty good.

I was an English major a LOOONG time ago (lol), and I enjoyed reading these two, hopefully you will too!

Criseyde · 04-25-2010, 05:53 PM

Thanks, both of you!

04-24-2010, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Criseyde Family Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,157	I need book recommendations Mods, sorry if this thread is in the wrong place, but I couldn't decide where to put it. I'm looking for a good intro to quantum physics for an English major who likes math and has basic understanding of classical physics (i.e. it can have some math -- I'm not scared -- but oughtn't be heavy on it). I really want to understand quantum theory as it stands from a purely scientific perspective. We all know that it comes up A LOT in LoA/IM/New Age spirituality, but I have absolutely no way to determine whether the New Agers writing about it actually understand what they're saying. Unfortunately, I don't have the background to just pick up a textbook and read it. Can anyone help me? Thanks!

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Mister Change Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 29	You might want to check out the following BBC documentary: The Illusion Of Reality It's not a book recommendation, but if you're looking a good introduction to quantum physics, I think this video does a great job. It's actually the third part of Atom, a BBC documentary series that discusses quantum mechanics. Last edited by Mister Change; 04-24-2010 at 06:36 PM.

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Kishka Family Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,182	Gregg Braden (The Divine Matrix) and Irving Laszlo (Science and the Akashic Field) are pretty good. I was an English major a LOOONG time ago (lol), and I enjoyed reading these two, hopefully you will too!

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