Conversations on the edge of the Apocalypse : contemplating the future with Noam Chomsky, George Carlin, Deepak Chopra, Rupert Sheldrake, and others / David Jay Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, David J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Consciousness.

Philosophical anthropology.

Physical Description:

x, 270 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.

Summary:

In his newest collection, renowned author David Jay Brown has once again gathered some of the most interesting minds of today to consider the future of the human race, the mystery of consciousness, the evolution of technology, psychic phenomena, and more. In Conversations on the Edge of the Apocalypse, David Jay Brown weaves together new discussions with celebrated visionaries and inspirational figures from a wide variety of backgrounds such as Noam Chomsky, George Carlin, Deepak Chopra, and Ram Dass. Contributors reveal their thoughts on multiple universe theory, the spiritual significance of hallucinogens, black holes, stem-cell research, aliens, and even psychokinesis. They contemplate the end of the world, but also provide us with new visions of human potential and purpose. These provocative, free-form conversations are original and captivating, and offer surprising revelations. Part scientific exploration, part philosophical speculation, and part intellectual rollercoaster, Conversations on the Edge of the Apocalypse is a new look into the minds of some of our most original thinkers.

Contents:

Interviews

Chemistry and the Mind Field / Kary Mullis 17

Language, Politics, and Propaganda / Noam Chomsky 33

Molecules of Mind and Body / Candace B. Pert 41

From Outer Space to Inner Space and Beyond / Edgar D. Mitchell 55

Experiments That Could Change the World / Rupert Sheldrake 65

Science and Psychic Phenomena / Dean Radin 79

Alien Encounter Therapy / John E. Mack 91

Designing Higher Intelligence / Ray Kurzweil 105

Robots and Children of the Mind / Hans Moravec 121

Strange Brains and Mathematical Games / Clifford Pickover 137

Future Cultures and Subcultures / Bruce Sterling 155

Bio-Media Theory / Douglas Rushkoff 167

Quantum Sociology and Neuropolitics / Robert Anton Wilson 179

Napalm, Silly Putty, and Human Nature / George Carlin 187

Realist and Surrealist / Paul Krassner 203

Raising the IQ of the Global Brain / Peter Russell 209

Quantum Spirituality / Deepak Chopra 221

Here, Now, and Tomorrow / Ram Dass 227

Medical Freedom and Cannabis Consciousness / Valerie Corral 233

Magic, Magick, and Shamanism / Jeff McBride 243

Sacred Reflections and Transfigurations / Alex Grey 255.

ISBN:

1403965323

OCLC:

60411221