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Head Trip: Adventures on the Wheel of Consciousness

Head Trip: Adventures on the Wheel of Consciousness

by JeffWarren (Author)

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    Hardcover 2007

    $92.49
Synopsis

From the Big Bang to the Theory of Everything, Sunday Telegraph Science Correspondent Robert Matthews takes us on a tour of twenty-five of the biggest ideas in modern science. Along the way, he explains how the theory that proved Einstein wrong might one day make teleportation possible; how the principles of mathematics could be used to broker peace treaties; and why the key to understanding some of the deepest mysteries of the universe could be linked to the barcode on our groceries. Matthews uncovers the major personalities in the history of science, from World War Two code breaker Alan Turing and his test for artificial intelligence, to modern scientists such as Richard Dawkins and Stephen Hawking. He explains key terms throughout and each 'big idea' also features a timeline charting the key discoveries.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 240
 Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: 01 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 1851685618
ISBN 13: 9781851685615

Media Reviews
Jeff Warren has done a great job with The Head Trip. Writing about any aspect of consciousness is treacherously difficult, but his take on the subject is clear, original and -- amazingly -- funny! Rita Carter, author of Mapping the Mind and Exploring Consciousness The Head Trip is an amazing book. Jeff Warren manages to be funny while packing in tons of fascinating science. Rather than sticking to conventional boundaries, Warren follows his own formidable curiosity, producing a book that is quirky, refreshing and nothing short of groundbreaking. Tom Stafford, co-author of Mind Hacks What makes Head Trip so exhilarating is that, rather than merely tell us about such weird states as the hypnotic trance or the meditative pure conscious event, Warren actually dives in and tries to experience these consciousness states for himself. Ultimately, it's Warren's engaging first-hand experience that brings all this to life. As he undergoes hypnagogic experiments, SMR training, lucid dream classes in Hawaii or meditation in the Scottish Highlands, you're right there with him. You'll never look at waking, sleeping or dreaming the same way again. The Independent on Sunday
Author Bio
Jeff Warren is a freelance writer and radio producer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He lives and schemes in Toronto.