The Interconnected Universe

This book offers an original hypothesis capable of unifying evolution in the physical universe with evolution in biology; herewith it lays the conceptual foundations of ?transdisciplinary unified theory?. The rationale for the hypothesis is presented first; then the theoretical framework is outlined, and thereafter it is explored in regard to quantum physics, physical cosmology, micro- and macro-biology, and the cognitive sciences (neurophysiology, psychology, with attention to anomalous phenomena as well). The book closes with a variety of studies, both by the author and his collaborators, sketching out the implications of the hypothesis in regard to brain dynamics, cosmology, the concept of space, phenomena of creativity, and the prospects for the elaboration of a mature transdisciplinary unified theory. The Foreword is written by philosopher of science Arne Naess, and the Afterword is contributed by neuroscientist Karl Pribram.

Also available in an open-access, full-text edition at http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/88024 In 1952 C. G. Jung published a paradoxical hypothesis on synchronicity that marked an attempt to expand the western world’s conception of the relationship between nature and the psyche. Jung’s hypothesis sought to break down the polarizing cause-effect assessment of the world and psyche, suggesting that everything is interconnected. Thus, synchronicity is both "a meaningful event" and "an acausal connecting principle." Evaluating the world in this manner opened the door to "exploring the possibility of meaning in chance or random events, deciphering if and when meaning might be present even if outside conscious awareness." Now, after contextualizing Jung’s work in relation to contemporary scientific advancements such as relativity and quantum theories, Joseph Cambray explores in this book how Jung’s theories, practices, and clinical methods influenced the current field of complexity theory, which works with a paradox similar to Jung’s synchronicity: the importance of symmetry as well as the need to break that symmetry for "emergence" to occur. Finally, Cambray provides his unique contribution to the field by attempting to trace "cultural synchronicities," a reconsideration of historical events in terms of their synchronistic aspects. For example, he examines the emergence of democracy in ancient Greece in order "to find a model of group decision making based on emergentist principles with a synchronistic core."

The purpose of this book is not to convince you that the universe is deeply interconnected - it is presumed that you already believe this. The purpose is to explore the likely nature of this interconnectedness, and also to explore what it means for the decisions that you make in your life. Is there an appropriate way to act in a universe that is deeply interconnected? And, does the interconnectedness of the universe mean that we have a lot of power to change the universe? Verny suggests that the appropriate answer to these questions is 'yes' and 'yes', and hopes that you agree by the time that you reach the end of the book.

"The Complete Stephen King Universe is the only definitive reference work that examines all of Stephen King?s novels, short stories, motion pictures, miniseries, and teleplays, and deciphers the threads that exist in all of his work. This ultimate resource includes in-depth story analyses, character breakdowns, little-known facts, and startling revelations on how the plots, themes, characters, and conflicts intertwine" -- publisher website (February 2007).

This book contains an investigative review of various scientific press releases that have been made public in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. This review includes detailed coverage of what has occurred in the search for what has become known as 'Dark matter'. In the last few years the author has published formal technical papers in this area - the essence of these papers is summarized in this book in clear, understandable language that omits most of the mathematical rigor. It is becoming more and more obvious that many major objects in the cosmos are interconnected by long, tenuous filaments of matter in the plasma state. These filaments are sometimes called 'force-free, field-aligned currents.' The entire network is called the Intergalactic Web. We live in an electrically active plasma universe - an interconnected cosmos.The author's description of his derived model of these plasma structures provides a thoughtful but straight-forward explanation of many here-to-fore unexplained 'anomalous' phenomena. The precise way stars rotate around the centers of spiral galaxies is an important example. It is this complex stellar rotation, inexplicable via Newtonian physics alone, that motivated astronomy's still on-going, eighty year quest for a mysterious force called Dark Matter. But the interconnecting network of plasma filaments naturally produces this motion - it is not mysterious to anyone who takes the time to understand how it is an electrically caused result.An intelligent, interested layman who reads this work may be shocked to realize the extent of the damage created by the disastrous decades long waste of money and scientific talent that has occurred because a majority in the scientific power structure still refuse to realize that there is "electricity out-there". These outmoded claims that electric charges cannot exist in outer-space have historically drawn a self-imposed curtain of ignorance over what ought to be a clear, straight, understandable path of scientific progress in our world and our cosmos. This book is designed to help clear that pathway.

he way we understand the world we live in is changing. Our traditional understanding is being challenged by developments in physics, including quantum mechanics, and our inability to explain certain complex phenomena such as consciousness. In this book, scholars from a variety of backgrounds discuss how our understanding of our world is expanding to include such phenomena.

For hipsters who like to geek out over science and nature Entertaining, colorful, and full of facts, This Phenomenal Life tells the story of the wondrous ways that we humans are related to the natural world around us. Every single atom of our body is made of remnants of stars and massive explosions in the galaxies, and we share the same biochemical basis of life with all living beings on earth, from a single-celled amoeba to a giant blue whale. Misha Blaise's whimsical illustrations elucidate wild science-based facts, from the unexpected intimacy we have with fungi on a daily basis, to the similar ways that humans and birds learn to communicate. This Phenomenal Life will inspire the reader to look at the world in a whole new way.

Whitt follows a mother sea turtle on the most difficult and dangerous journey of her life, the journey home to lay her eggs. This elegantly told story captures the many wonders that science discovers in the natural world while teaching children essential facts of astronomy, chemistry, and biology.