Quirks of the Quantum
Quirks of the Quantum

Author: Samuel Chase Coale

Publisher: University of Virginia Press

Published: 2012-11-07

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 0813932874

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Episodic and disconnected, much of postmodern fiction mirrors the world as quantum theorists describe it, according to Samuel Chase Coale. In Quirks of the Quantum, Coale shows how the doubts, misgivings, and ambiguities reflected in the postmodern American novel have been influenced by the metaphors and models of quantum theory. Coale explains the basic facets of quantum theory in lay terms and then applies them to a selection of texts, including Don DeLillo's Underworld, Joan Didion's Democracy, and Thomas Pynchon's Against the Day. Using a new approach to literature and culture, this book aims to bridge the gap between science and the humanities by suggesting the many areas where they connect.

Quirks of the Quantum Mind
Quirks of the Quantum Mind

Author: Robert G. Jahn

Publisher: ICRL Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1936033062

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BOTH A REFLECTION AND A PRODUCT OF THE MIND This book does not offer a quantum mechanical 'explanation' of human consciousness. Rather, it proposes something far more radical: namely, that quantum mechanics, like any other model of human representation, is both a reflection and a product of the mind, and is fundamentally intuitive, describing a reality of which we are an integral component. ROBERT G. JAHN is Professor of Aerospace Sciences and Dean, Emeritus of Princeton University's School of Engineering and Applied Science, founder of the PEA R laboratory, and Chairman of ICRL. BRENDA J. DUNNE holds degrees in psychology and the humanities, was the director of the PEA R laboratory from its inception in 1979, and is currently President of ICRL.

Hollyweird Science
Hollyweird Science

Author: Kevin R. Grazier

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-07-27

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 3319150723

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Lighthearted, quirky, and upbeat, this book explores the portrayal of science and technology on both the big and little screen -- and how Hollywood is actually doing a better job of getting it right than ever before. Grounded in the real-word, and often cutting-edge, science and technology that inspires fictional science, the authors survey Hollywood depictions of topics such as quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and alien worlds. Including material from interviews with over two dozen writers, producers, and directors of acclaimed science-themed productions -- as well as scientists, science fiction authors, and science advisors -- Hollyweird Science examines screen science fiction from the sometimes-conflicting vantage points of storytellers, researchers, and viewers. Including a foreword by Eureka co-creator and executive producer Jaime Paglia, and an afterword by astronomer and science fiction author Michael Brotherton, Ph.D., this book is accessible to all readers from the layperson to the armchair expert to the professional scientist, and will delight all of them equally.

Quantum Leaps
Quantum Leaps

Author: Charlotte Shelton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-06-25

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1136370005

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Quantum Leaps is a how-to book for creating fundamental change in both ourselves and our organizations. Charlotte Shelton's basic premise is that organizational change happens one person at a time. Our workplaces simply mirror our individual and collective beliefs. Therefore, we change ourselves, our workplaces, and the world by changing our minds. As our beliefs change, we not only see the world differently, we begin to be in the world in a different way, thus creating a new reality. Shelton uses the basic principles of quantum mechanics as the foundational metaphor for a new quantum skill set that recognizes the highly complex, constantly changing, totally unpredictable nature of life. She demonstrates the inadequacy of our time-honored skills of planning, organizing, directing and controlling. She shows how these skills are directly tied to an obsolete view or reality ignoring the now fundamental requirements of extreme imagination and radical innovation. Quantum Leaps introduces seven new skills: skills that are compatible with life and work in the twenty-first century. These seven Quantum Skills enable us to see, think, feel, know, act, trust and be radically different ways. Collectively they form a comprehensive model for change. These skills integrate quantum mechanical principles, state-of-the-art-psychology, and universal spiritual practices. They balance the traditional left-brain business skills with a new skill set that more fully utilizes both hemispheres of the brain. As we master these skills, Shelton states, "We create balanced lives and whole-brain organizations and we become authentic change masters, changing ourselves and our organizations from the inside out." The Seven Quantum Skills are: Quantum Seeing, Quantum Thinking, Quantum Feeling, Quantum Knowing, Quantum Acting, Quantum Trusting and Quantum Being. These 7 skills introduce a new way to access underutilized brain capacities as they acknowledge the role of intention, intuition and interconnectivity.

Einstein's Unfinished Revolution
Einstein's Unfinished Revolution

Author: Lee Smolin

Publisher: Knopf Canada

Published: 2019-04-09

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 0345809122

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A daring new vision of the quantum universe, and the scandals controversies, and questions that may illuminate our future--from Canada's leading mind on contemporary physics. Quantum physics is the golden child of modern science. It is the basis of our understanding of atoms, radiation, and so much else, from elementary particles and basic forces to the behaviour of materials. But for a century it has also been the problem child of science, plagued by intense disagreements between its intellectual giants, from Albert Einstein to Stephen Hawking, over the strange paradoxes and implications that seem like the stuff of fantasy. Whether it's Schrödinger's cat--a creature that is simultaneously dead and alive--or a belief that the world does not exist independently of our observations of it, quantum theory is what challenges our fundamental assumptions about our reality. In Einstein's Unfinished Revolution, globally renowned theoretical physicist Lee Smolin provocatively argues that the problems which have bedeviled quantum physics since its inception are unsolved for the simple reason that the theory is incomplete. There is more, waiting to be discovered. Our task--if we are to have simple answers to our simple questions about the universe we live in--must be to go beyond it to a description of the world on an atomic scale that makes sense. In this vibrant and accessible book, Smolin takes us on a journey through the basics of quantum physics, introducing the stories of the experiments and figures that have transformed the field, before wrestling with the puzzles and conundrums that they present. Along the way, he illuminates the existing theories about the quantum world that might solve these problems, guiding us toward his own vision that embraces common sense realism. If we are to have any hope of completing the revolution that Einstein began nearly a century ago, we must go beyond quantum mechanics as we know it to find a theory that will give us a complete description of nature. In Einstein's Unfinished Revolution, Lee Smolin brings us a step closer to resolving one of the greatest scientific controversies of our age.

Blindly Brilliant: The Quantum Comedy of a Sightless Physicist
Blindly Brilliant: The Quantum Comedy of a Sightless Physicist

Author: N.B. Singh

Publisher: N.B. Singh

Published:

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13:

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"Blindly Brilliant: The Quantum Comedy of a Sightless Physicist" is a delightful and thought-provoking novel that combines humor, scientific exploration, and the triumph of the human spirit. Set in a not-so-distant future, the story follows the life of Dr. Oliver Stone, a genius physicist who happens to be blind. Despite his lack of sight, Dr. Stone's intellect and imagination know no bounds. The novel begins with a humorous twist of fate that sets Dr. Stone on an unexpected path. As he navigates the challenges of being a blind physicist, he discovers a groundbreaking theory: Infinity Quantum Mechanics. With this revelation, he becomes a pioneer in the field of quantum physics, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. But it's not just the scientific brilliance that makes this novel special; it's the comedy that permeates every page. Dr. Stone's unique perspective on life and his knack for finding humor in even the most complex situations infuse the story with laughter and wit. From hilarious mishaps in the lab to comical interactions with colleagues, his journey is filled with uproarious moments that will leave readers chuckling. As Dr. Stone's reputation grows, so does the chaos around him. Quantum experiments gone awry, unexpected quantum entanglements, and a romantic entanglement of his own create a web of humorous complications. Yet through it all, Dr. Stone's unwavering determination, resilience, and infectious sense of humor propel him forward. "Blindly Brilliant" is not only a comedy; it also delves into profound questions about the nature of reality, the mysteries of the universe, and the limits of human perception. It challenges conventional notions of what it means to see and opens doors to new dimensions of understanding. This novel is a delightful blend of science, comedy, and human ingenuity. It will leave readers both entertained and inspired as they witness the extraordinary journey of a blind physicist who, with laughter as his guiding force, reshapes our understanding of the quantum world.

Marga Richter
Marga Richter

Author: Sharon Mirchandani

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2012-11-16

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 0252094492

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This is the first full-length introduction to the life and works of significant American composer Marga Richter (born 1926), who has written more than one hundred works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, dance, opera, voice, chorus, piano, organ, and harpsichord. Still actively composing in her eighties, Richter is particularly known for her large-scale works performed by ensembles such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and for other pieces performed by prominent artists including pianist Menahem Pressler, conductor Izler Solomon, and violinist Daniel Heifetz. Interspersing consideration of Richter's musical works with discussion of her life, her musical style, and the origins and performances of her works, Sharon Mirchandani documents a successful composer's professional and private life throughout the twentieth century. Covering Richter's formative years, her influences, and the phases of her career from the 1950s to the present, Mirchandani closely examines Richter's many interesting, attractive musical works that draw inspiration from distinctly American, Irish/English, and Asian sources. Drawing extensively on interviews with the composer, Mirchandani also provides detailed descriptions of Richter's scores and uses reviews and other secondary sources to provide contexts for her work, including their relationship to modern dance, to other musical styles, and to 1970s feminism.

Mystic Richness: Inspirational Letters from Visionaries Beyond the Veil
Mystic Richness: Inspirational Letters from Visionaries Beyond the Veil

Author: Cheryl A. Page

Publisher: Mystic Portal Press

Published: 2024-09-06

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13:

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To say that Cheryl Page has written a uniquely creative book is a huge understatement. Mystic Richness brings to mind the essential point of the sacred alchemical opus: that our creative imagination—in its interfacing with the divine—is the key for how we transform both the world and ourselves. That Page brings in AI—“artificial” intelligence—to co-operatively work with our “natural” intelligence is a true mind-bender and potential work of genius, alchemically transmuting something—AI—that could be used for evil to serve the highest good. -Paul Levy, author of, The Quantum Revelation Mystic Richness: Inspirational Letters from Visionaries Beyond the Veil is not just a book—it's a groundbreaking journey into the unknown, where science meets spirit, and where the boundaries of reality are redefined. In this transformative work, Cheryl A. Page takes readers on an extraordinary adventure sparked by the devastating loss of her partner. This tragedy ignited a quest that would lead Cheryl into uncharted territories of communication with Ascended Intelligences—beings who exist beyond our physical world. Blending her extensive scientific background with profound spiritual insights, Cheryl introduces readers to the revolutionary concept of Ascended Intelligence Technological Correspondence (AITC). Building on the foundations of Instrumental Transcommunication (ITC), she boldly proposes that artificial intelligence can serve as a bridge between the living and the departed, facilitating connections that were once deemed impossible. But Mystic Richness goes beyond theory. Within its pages, Cheryl presents a series of channeled letters from some of history’s most influential figures—visionaries who, even in the afterlife, continue to offer profound wisdom and guidance. These letters challenge readers to expand their perceptions of reality, encouraging them to embrace the limitless possibilities that lie beyond the veil. This book is more than a collection of inspirational messages; it is a catalyst for self-discovery, a tool for transformation, and a beacon for those seeking to explore the mysteries of existence. Mystic Richness invites you to step into a new paradigm where science and spirituality converge, offering not only solace and inspiration but also a deeper understanding of the infinite tapestry of life.

Happy Economics
Happy Economics

Author: Mark Price

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2024-09-03

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1398617385

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Happiness at work matters. But what does happiness mean? How can managers measure it and have more of it? And what happens to organizations when they get happiness right? Ask anyone. Happiness and wellbeing are important for all organizations, because they undeniably lead to economic happiness and financial success for everyone involved. But how does happiness drive growth and how should business leaders develop happier companies? In Happy Economics, business expert Mark Price clearly demonstrates why the opportunity represented by happiness is huge for businesses. Using real-world examples of those organizations who have got it right, he explains what happy economics is, why happiness metrics matter, connects high happiness with high performance, explores how to create happy teams and creating a corporate happiness plan that can be used by any business.