Name: Quantum psychology
ISBN: 9780692767047

Quantum psychology

Throughout human history, values and behaviors have been colored by language and the prevailing view of the universe. With the advent of Quantum Mechanics, relativity, non-Euclidean geometries, non-Aristotelian logic and General Semantics, the scientific view of the world has changed dramatically from just a few decades ago. Nonetheless, human thinking is still deeply rooted in the cosmology of the middle ages. Quantum Psychology is the book to change your way of perceiving yourself--and the universe--for the 21st century. Review: "Wilson managed to reverse every mental polarity in me, as if I had been pulled through infinity. I was astonished and delighted." --Philip K. Dick, author of Blade Runner

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zen_kernalOct 2026

Robert Anton Wilson: Cosmic Trigger and Quantum Psychology Isaac Asimov: Beginnings Alex Garland: The Beach Buddha: The Dhammapada

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MrYellowPFeb 2022

All books from Robert Anton Wilson, but especially the Cosmic Trigger series and Quantum Psychology.

Also: The Goal.

If you're intellectually capable, they're life changing.

If you're more for leasure, consider reading the longest running science fiction series in history: Perry Rhodan.

It's been running for ... 60? ... years now. A new 60 page booklet every week.

There's the silver books, as well, instead of having to buy them all separately.

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MrYellowPDec 2021

I can recommend all books written by Robert Anton Wilson, especially the Cosmic Trigger series, Quantum Psychology and The New Prometheus.

Another book that's definitely worth a read, or two, is "The Goal", which teaches you how to think goal-oriented while not being a bore to read.

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carapaceFeb 2021

Hey, did you ever read Robert Anton Wilson's "Quantum Psychology"? I could be off-base but I think you'd really like it.

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plurinshaelNov 2019

I long for voice, for playful humor, for that je ne sais quoi of good writing! Robert Anton Wilson wrote a marvelous book called Quantum Psychology, where he uses the insights of quantum physics to upend the prevailing Aristotelian view of is / is not logic in psychology and in scientific thinking generally. It was a genuine pleasure to read, as I sensed the intelligent, interested, living being doing the writing all throughout. It felt intimate despite its serious nature. I just don't understand why writing about a scientific subject, even in an obscure and rarified field, gives you a pass on crafting a piece of writing someone might actually want to read, might actually connect with on an emotional level.

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ziroshimaAug 2019

R.A.W. had some great books and I always felt he was very underappreciated. Quantum Psychology in particular really changed my outlook, and I've always felt it should be talked about more.

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