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The Tao of Physics

By: Fritjof Capra
Narrated by: Michael McConnohoi
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"Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science; but man needs them both." These are the words of Fritjof Capra, a theoretical physicist, systems theorist, writer, and lecturer. In this program, Capra uses non-technical language, with no complex mathematics of formulae, to explore the main concepts and theories of modern physics, the revelations coming from particle accelerators and laboratories - and compares them with the ancient tenets of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. In the process, the listener gains a clear and fascinating picture of how such seemingly disparate areas of thought are ultimately quests for the same kind of understanding.
©1975, 1983, 1991, 1999 Fritjof Capra (P)1990 Audio Renaissance Tapes, a Division of Cassette Productions Unlimited, Inc.
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Woke af

He who knows he know not, knows.

The physics prof that gets hydrons, knows.

In a nutshell

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Marvelous experience

Experience is beyond the realm of intellect and words will be too short to describe

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Deep but understandable

Deep but understandable. It satisfied my curiosity about the topic and also made me feel how little I know and little I really need to know to “perceive” the nature of everything.

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Good overview

It was originally made on cassette tape and is abridged with a kind of tinny musical background like an old-fashioned educational unit. But a very good overview of quantum physics, what came before and where things might be headed, and how physics dovetails with older religious thought.

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Excellent information

I listened twice! This is good to know stuff. I recommend the book to others.

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Too Short!

This is an abridged version of the book. I HAVE the book and hoped to be able to listen to the entire tome! Three for the performance only because it sounds like it was taped 50 years ago.

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Exceptional

Very profound and interesting thoughts in this book. It was about time someone wrote about the similarities between science and Eastern mysticism. I am a student of Vedanta, with a fascination for science so this book is the perfect synergy of thoughts of the the two.

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Very thought provoking.

I believe you must have a reasonable understanding of Physics and Eastern thought to make sense of the book. I don’t agree with some of his conclusions, but it made me think about mine.

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Complex science subject and some of eastern story

Quality and narration are ok but the subject being complex makes it harder to listen. Good overall length and diversity of views.

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Comprehensive!

This book is understandable even in it's discussion of physics and is so skillful in interweaving physics and mystical knowledge; it is a backbone in my library of delving into ancient and truth seeking works.

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