Have you ever wondered what all the hubbub is all about Quantum Mechanics and its connection with spirituality? Many physicist since Fritjof Capra's "Tao of Physics" have come up with books that explore how Quantum Physics theories can lend credibility to realms of reality. Of the many books out there I rate Michael Talbot's Beyond the Quantum as the most readable and entertaining. Not only does he dwell in the technicalities of the debate between Quantum Physics and Mechanical Physics in a way that we non-physicist can enjoy, he also dwells into possible experiments that can be proof of individual consciousness and even extra-individual consciousness that is left unexplained by purely neuropsychological process. With chapters such as–What and Where is Consciousness?, Virtual Particles and Virtual Being, Why is Science Afraid of the Paranormal?; you will find this book hard to put down especially if you are scientifically minded mystic or an amateur quantum physics enthusiast. I got a hold of this book in the late 1980's and having reread it in 2011 I still find this out-of-print book very relevant and refreshing to the status quo understanding of life.
Review by Jed Shlackman on Amazon.com
Having previously read Talbot's Holographic Universe, I just happened upon a used copy of this now out-of-print classic, Beyond the Quantum. This book very clearly and provocatively explores the science and the theoretical implications that are developing in the fields of physics and consciousness. From Bohm to Sheldrake to the Eastern mystics, Talbot has written an excellent overview of this mind-expanding field of study. In 2004 this book still seems fresh with ideas and insight, and explains things clearly for a general audience, not just those with a scientific background.
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