วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 28 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2555

Critique of Kenneth W Ford's The Quantum World

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How small is small? Five billion electrons per second are said to travel through a light bulb. Ten million atoms in a row stretch less than one-tenth of an inch. Thus, in the first Chapter, Beneath the Surface of Things, on the first page, Kenneth W. Ford introduces readers to Lilliputian measures. Here, we discover atom smallness, its power, and the governing force for life itself: contributor of industrial might and expounding on the uniqueness of speed, light, and time.

Ford introduces us to a minuscule mass of leptons and hadrons, in company with fermions and bosons; and in so doing, he reveals the soul of element characteristics, of sub-particles quick to change configuration, and of specific activity inhered in particular matter evolution. We discover the pairing of particles and sub-particles into mirror reflections of particle self, the particle and antiparticle: able to miraculously merge into other classifications and yet split again to go separate ways. We begin to unravel of particles in powerfully controlled conditions.

Certain fundamentals are necessary to grasp the significance of Cyclotrons, Linear Accelerators, and even the powerfully endowed Tevatron. These devices are able to propel particle missives onto collision courses, at almost visual light speed, and thus create evidence and decay of matter particles. But to understand cause leading to the experimental effect is to read the fundamental instigation of matter interchanges as laid out in orderly fashion in this book and other physics endeavors intended to simplify the atomic world. Here, Kenneth W. Ford writes an appealing account of quantum physics, to help the serious reader make sense of advanced science. Admittedly, with all its successes, quantum mechanics remains mysterious even to professional scientists.

At the core of this book are big ideas of quantum physics, including energy, granularity, wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle, nature of fermions and bosons, plus superposition and entanglement, where, an atom can be in two or more states of motion at once.

This book imparts both wonder and fundamental knowledge concerning the strange laws governing atom workability, nuclei force, and interchanges regulating our quantum world. If the reader enjoys physics, experiments, and theory, they will enjoy this comprehensive insight into super-speed and minuscule-sized worlds of motion, space, and matter. Readers with abiding interest in particle mass and behavior will enjoy this journey into the minute and busy world of quantum interactions.

Those interested in the almost incomprehensible world of quantum mechanics, thus the physics world, might also be interested in the less translucent world of metaphysics. While the world of physics deals with physical reality, the metaphysical deals with those things not answerable to science and including the supernatural. In this area, serious enquiry raises questions and changing interpretation of biblical code, of secret principals, and of the time line faulty in traditional conclusions. Such error is understandable, for Bible authors intentionally wrote in cabal or parable to hide theological intent. Recent research has penetrated the legal-historical cabbala and disclosed its true intent to those with interest. Readers are welcome to compare these findings with traditional misinformation.

Ben Winter, particles physicist, Bible scholar, and author of "THE GREAT DECEPTION: Symbols And Numbers Clarified," reveals there 'is' something new under the sun -- that is, for modern Bible students. He addresses correctness of language and true intent of the major Bible topics: solves Bible mysteries, defines Gog and Magog, reveals Daniel He-goat's surprising identity, and dares to number the all important Ten Ages. Sign up for FREE book critiques at http://www.winterbriar.com/ and view more articles in blog format at blog.thegreatdeception.net.



วันอาทิตย์ที่ 17 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2555

Critique of Stephen Hawking's A Brief History Of Time

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Probing Quantum Mechanics and Relativity to probability limits, the author envisions a theoretical progression from The Big Bang to Black Holes. He explores matter origins, energy excitation, physical dualism, metaphysics, and universe destiny. Finally, he predicts: with physics and metaphysics conjunction, 'we would know our own mind!'

Wheelchair confined at an early age, the eminent physicist has since battled the ravages of Lou Gerig's disease, all the while wrestling with controversial particle behavior and managing the prestigious office once held by Isaac Newton at Cambridge University. One of the top twenty physicists in our time, Hawking communicates via a voice synthesizer. Immobile, except for reduced digital dexterity, he remains undiminished, a legend in his own time.

Concerning Determinism and earth genesis, Hawking remarks "According to early Jewish-Christian-Muslim tradition, the universe started at a finite, and not very distant, time in the past... today we still yearn to know why we are here and where we came from." The author disputes popular creationism and monotheistic timing for a more realistic and exceeding time span beyond religionist yearnings. But most recognize the immense time in evidence; even casual interest will intercept the number of light years necessary for visible light particles to travel from the most distant galaxy to earth, 14 billion light years. This immensity disputes monotheism's claim to a late creation and proves astronomical time to far exceed traditional finiteness.

Hawking's interest centers in the ultimate particle and how to overcome Plank's quantum hypothesis; compromised by electron behavior to induction of energy, "... one cannot use an arbitrarily small amount of; one has to use at least one quantum. This quantum will disturb the particle and change its velocity in a way that cannot be predicted." Yet, theorists should be able to predict a speed and quanta outside visible light and with considerable accuracy.

Hawking concludes: Other intelligent life forms might exist; and other universe scenes might appear very beautiful; but they might not contain an intellect able to wonder at that beauty. "One can take this either as evidence of a divine purpose in Creation and the choice of the laws of science or as support for the strong anthropic principle... that this whole vast construction exists simply for our sake. This is very hard to believe."

For a coup de grace, Hawking quotes the philosopher Wittgenstein: "The sole remaining task for philosophy is the analysis of language." Hawking then adds: "But if we do discover a complete theory: it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason-for then we would know the mind of God."

"Analysis of language," from the above, is especially relevant in the evaluation of physics and knowing "the mind of God." In biblical immutability, in an analysis of language, we discover a key to resolve the atheist/theist debate and as it might relate to 'the mind of God.' We appreciate the great mind of Stephen Hawking; but in biblical prose, we discover the God residence was moved from its early First Century site: the Temple, to another place: man's intellect. This God residence was finally destined to end the God-husband to tribal-wife marriage contract.

Do any wonder where the God anomaly resided and was to reside at the new site -- and length of tenure? Aside from incomplete records and in lieu of advanced theory, we cannot know the mind of God; for, in the legal-historicity furnishing God ideation, lies an immutable realization: God resides in the mind of men, millions of different minds, and once resident in the Temple until the 'end of all things:' that is, to the end of contract, to the end of Ten Ages. The Bible is much easier to decipher once fully understanding time frame and terminus for the Ten Ages contract. Even so, A Brief History Of Time is an interesting read from front to back.

The key for intercepting mind over matter is available to those with interest.

Ben Winter, particles physicist, Bible scholar, and author of "THE GREAT DECEPTION: Symbols And Numbers Clarified," reveals there 'is' something new under the sun -- that is, for modern Bible students, addressing a correctness of language and true intent of the major Bible topics: solves Bible mysteries, defines Gog and Magog, reveals Daniel He-goat's surprising identity, daring to number the all important Ten Ages. Sign up for FREE book critiques at http://www.winterbriar.com/ and view more articles in blog format at http://blog.thegreatdeception.net/.



วันจันทร์ที่ 4 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2555

The Way from Science to Soul - Book Review

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Using quantum physics to illuminate the spiritual journey? The author does just this in the book, "The Way from Science to Soul: Integrating Physics, the Brain, and the Spiritual Journey," by Casey Blood, PH.D. But, why would you do such a thing? Why mix science and soul, quantum mechanics with spirituality? Dr. Casey Blood is a Professor Emeritus at Rutgers University, so if he wants to do this, I suppose he is qualified to. I'm not a scientist, so what do I know? A little something about spirituality at least.

Physics is the study of the physical universe, and one wouldn't expect to learn about the spiritual side of life, or the nonphysical universe when reading about it. However, Dr. Blood begins our education on this matter with an in-depth coverage of physics and quantum mechanics, the brain (including the synapse), and how these all pull together so that we can either see the spiritual side, or choose not to. The point of it is that there are several versions of reality to perceive while we choose to only see one; the existence of the soul can not be disproved, nor proven by science. So how does the nonphysical soul interact with the physical world? The soul can perceive the physical brain and through this, perceive the world. But, the physical world is not the only plane to be aware of. The soul can exist on many planes, the physical, the angelic plane, which is closest to the source of all, and the "jinn" plane, which is where our souls can communicate with other souls. Dr. Blood explains that our soul's journey is much longer than that of our earthly existence, and that we have time to spend on each plane.

Dr. Blood describes spiritual practices which help us to remember that we are a nonphysical soul that has a physical body. These practices include meditation, yoga, focus on breathing, using retreats and finding teachers to help us. These practices though, are not the end goal. Our personality and contribution to society is important too. Dr. Blood states that we need to develop certain qualities like insight, compassion, friendship and wisdom and gives guidance on how to do so.

I was a little worried when I was asked to review this book. However, Dr. Blood takes a very complex topic and relates it to the average reader in a carefully chosen tone of support. The interest in spirituality is growing in leaps and bounds so that this connection to quantum physics will surely have a target audience, but, is still something of interest to the masses. The book is not an easy read, but it is worthwhile to wrap your physical mind around it for a time. Your spiritual mind will thank you.

The Way from Science to Soul

by Casey Blood PH.D.

ISBN: 978-0-9797888-8-8

Review by Heather Froeschl

Heather Froeschl is an author, award winning editor, and book reviewer, at http://www.quilldipper.com/ and http://www.bookideas.com/