Quantum Shift in the Global Brain: How the New Scientific Reality Can Change Us and Our World

Quantum Shift in the Global Brain is another effort from the author of Science and the Akashic Field, one of many ideas about what David Bohm referred to as the implicate order of the universe. Ervin Laszlo's version of what some call The Matrix or the Zero Point Field is the Akashic Field. In Quantum Shift in the Global Brain Laszlo brings together multiple ideas from globalization to climate change and sets them in the context of his version of entanglement. (page 85) "Scientists now know ... that particles are entangled - nonlocally connected - with each other throughout space: they have a prior unity that is active and manifest. Living things of all kinds are nonlocally connected throughout the biosphere; theirs is a subtle connection that is likewise active and real, although we have only recently discovered it." More accessible than Science and the Akashic Field, this book is highly thought-provoking; it brings together scientific and religious knowledge towards an idea that Laszlo dubbs (page 125) "a Holos-civilization" - "a civilization based on empathy, trust and solidarity". At a time when atheists and theists seem increasingly to be talking past one another, Laszlo sets out some very constructive ideas for integration around the vested interest that we all have in preserving and better understanding the holistic environment that we inhabit. It is encouraging that intellectuals such as Laszlo are continuing the Bohm tradition of looking for harmony where others see conflict. A very good read.

Lazlo's writing always leaves me asking for more. He is clear but not simple. He shows connections in places where few others see them. He makes quantum science moderately comprehensible to the lay reader without simplifying things to the point that they become ideology.Lazlo describes a view of reality that makes sense to the modern person with a scientific world view and also restores an idea about the mystery and awe of the universe by moving beyond the conflict between the two. He's also written Science and the Reenchantment of the Cosmos. If you think the planet is going to Hell in a handbasket- here's another handbasket.

Quantum Shift in the Global Brain: How the New Scientific Reality Can Change Us and Our World By Ervin Laszlo ISBN 1-59477-233-9 (Inner Traditions, 2008) Within the symbiotic relationship of being a systems theorist, interdisciplinary scientist, and a philosopher, Ervin Laszlo brings into focus the underlying pattern within the chaos that we seemingly find ourselves in during this transformational period. It is an exciting time to be alive now, during the evolution of the next step of human consciousness, and reading this book created a safe perspective for me "to be" in the scheme of things. Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide magazine

Our world is in Macroshift and modern reality is challenging us to adjust to new, rapid changes. QUANTUM SHIFT IN THE GLOBAL BRAIN discusses these changes, presenting a different kind of guidance to the changes science and discovery are introducing to individuals and society alike. Science shifts are here related to worldview and values shifts, with chapters discussing the maximum code, manifest reality and more. Any college-level collection strong in either science or sociology will find this intriguing.

As a university student studying topics of sustainability, development, and economics with interests in science and spirituality, this book completely surpassed my expectations. Laszlo--a renowned systems theorist-- synthesizes current research and ideas from all these arenas with his own theories to produce a masterpiece of a work. The book addresses the past, present and future of humanity in a comprehensive and creative way. Laszlo's ideas seem to grow more and more relevant each day as we search for solutions to our growing list of global problems. I recommend this not only to those looking for the newest ideas on world development and what the new scientific paradigm has to offer, but anyone participating in the modern world.