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The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe

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This book examines developments at the frontiers of science. Schroedinger, Heisenberg, Bohr and Pauli were the pioneers of quantum physics, but numerous scientists in various disciplines have been conducting experiments that reveal profound new possibilities in our view of the universe. The author investigates the work of those scientists who are at the cutting edge of exploration, all with reference to the life force, universal energy field or Zero Point Field, an ocean of microscopic vibrations. It would appear that evidence is mounting that the universe is one vast quantum field.

Part One: The Resonating Universe, looks at the work of amongst others, Rupert Sheldrake, Fritz Albert Popp, Robert O Becker, Jacques Benveniste and Karl Pribram. The theory of the universe as a collection of resonating frequencies is here examined. Part Two: The Extended Mind, explores the work of inter alia Helmut Schmidt, Jahn & Dunne and Puthoff & Targ. The topics include nonlocality, remote influence and viewing, dreams, clairvoyance, ESP, precognition, the nature of time and how the observer influences the observed, like quantum particles.

Part Three: Tapping into the Field, deals with the experiments of for example Elisabeth Targ and her positive findings of remote healing in AIDS cases, and the work of William Braud, Dean Radin and Roger Nelson. The concept of collective consciousness is fascinating. The speculations include the possibility that negative consciousness is like a germ that infects large numbers of people and could produce evil like the Inquisition, Hitler and the Salem Witch Trial.

On the other hand, positive consciousness might give rise to great periods in history, like the Renaissance and many benign popular trends. The question of the existence of emotional and intellectual synchronicity is addressed here. McTaggart also looks at developments in artificial intelligence and considers how these recent discoveries might influence the future. They are hinting at an immense human potential, validating alternative medicine and confirming some mythical and religious beliefs. The author believes that this scientific revolution has forever ended the concept of dualism.

The book contains notes by chapter, a vast bibliography and an index. McTaggart has performed a great service by making the research of a large number of scientists known to a wide popular audience. Sometimes the reading pleasure is lost in the overly detailed descriptions of various experiments and their preparation. Also, the physical descriptions of the scientists under discussion are often a bit irritating and unnecessary, although it might have been done to keep the narrative accessible and conversational.

I was extremely disappointed with the audiobook of The Field. I purchased it for a friend who is handicapped and unable to turn the pages for herself. Instead of getting the book on audio...I thought I was listening to an unending introduction to the book The Field. What a huge disappointment! Now I will have to read it to my friend instead. Do not waste your money!

The CD uses the title to Lynne's book "The Field" and the word "unabridged". This all implies to me that the cd is the book. I loved the book. If you think you're getting the book in any way, forget it. If you're a mystic and know you're going to get some type of free wheeling discussion of daily activities talking to people whose work may or may not have been in the book and maybe alluding to some of the content of the book, then buy the cd.

With an ear for human interest and eye for detail, Lynne McTaggart masterfully tells the true story in THE FIELD of how pioneers in science and consciousness research are working to achieve a more complete understanding of the true nature of reality -- an understanding which includes (rather than ignores) consciousness.

THE FIELD describes how scientists have gradually become aware of what appears to be a unifying energy structure in our universe. This "Zero Point Field" provides us with a simpler explanation for how things work than previous overly-complex ideas require. Simplicity in science is a good thing, because it generally indicates which theories will win out as time goes by. The Zero Point Field theory demonstrates it's elegant simplicity by allowing physicists to derive the famous equation F=ma (rather than take it as a starting assumption), and by helping medical practitioners understand the underlying scientific basis for homeopathy.

Our scientific conceptualization of this universe has changed considerably over the last few centuries and now faces one of the biggest overhauls ever -- and THE FIELD demonstrates why the Zero Point Field is likely to be the last frontier for us to explore. THE FIELD is packed with detailed descriptions of some of the most exciting experiments recently conducted by leading researchers in the field of consciousness such as: Cleve Backster, Jacques Benveniste, William Braud, Bob Jahn, Edgar Mitchell, Fritz-Albert Popp, Hal Puthoff, Rupert Sheldrake, Russell Targ, Elisabeth Targ, and Charles Tart.

I give this book my highest recommendation.

(Cynthia Sue Larson has a degree in physics from UC Berkeley and is author of the book "AURA ADVANTAGE: How the Colors in Your Aura Can Help You Attain Your Desires & Attact Success")

For a while I abandoned serious reading to lull myself with a few escapist novels. Through it all, however, I kept reading a book by Lynne McTaggart called The Field; The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe.

Note the word "Force" which puts one in mind of "May the Force be with you." Even though we've laughed at this "Star Wars" futuristic prayer, I believe it exactly captures the nature of the Universe which in my personal theology is the same thing as God.

McTaggart is an investigative reporter who is careful with her facts and her physics and assiduously footnotes all assertions. Luckily these footnotes are compiled at the back of the book so that those of us who are trusting can just ignore them.

Quantum mechanics has demonstrated that there is no such thing as a vacuum or nothingness. In subatomic terms even empty space is a hive of activity. Elementary particles pop into and out of existence exchanging energy with each other and providing a vast energy source "sitting there unobtrusively in the background of the empty space around us." It is referred to as the Zero Point Field and through it we humans and all matter are connected to all parts of the cosmos.

But here's the real news: There is no such thing as matter; there is only energy. As McTaggart puts it, "Everything in your world, anything you hold in your hand, no matter how dense, how heavy, how large, on its most fundamental level boils down to a collection of electric charges interacting with a background sea of electromagnetic and other energetic fields -- a kind of electromagnetic drag force. As they would write later, mass was not equivalent to energy; mass was energy. Or even more fundamentally, there is no mass. There is only charge."

McTaggart goes on to explain what this means in terms of your body -- it's made of light. "If living things boil down to charged particles interacting with a field and sending out and receiving quantum information, where do we end and the rest of the world begin? Where is consciousness -- encased inside our bodies or out there in The Field? Indeed, there is no more 'out there' if we and the rest of the world are so intrinsically interconnected."

But some of the most fascinating stuff is at the end of this very readable book. There are serious scientists who have tried to tap into the energy of the Zero Point Field and put it to use. These scientists are employed by places like Stanford and Princeton and have sometimes had the CIA looking over their shoulders trying to keep up with the Soviets who were exploring the same phenomena.

It is amazing to me that all this has not yet seeped into popular thinking. We cling to our belief that we are separate beings while deep in the bowels of academia scientists are pointing to a whole new understanding of who and what we are.

This book is awesome and is what started me down a path of knowledge that has led me to a greater understanding of happiness

Lynne McTaggart has provided a wonderful book filled with cutting-edge research. Her journalistic skills are well demonstrated in her ability to explain what would normally be considered to be complicated and overwhelming to most in a manner than is not only easy to understand but also interesting to follow. The field allows readers to get a whole new perspective on the world around them and make sense of events that seem impossible to believe! real page-turner for anyone who likes to work their brain.

Lynn McTaggart has done it again by providing us with more insight into how we can co-create successfully with Universal Energy....I've also read her book called "The Intention Experiment" and it was just great!

I especially enjoy The Field in audio CD format since I like the fact that it's based on the true story of pioneers in science and how they're developing understanding about 'consciousness.'

Just sit back and listen to this CD, what an amazing and enjoyable way to experience self growth and deepening insight.

A favorite recent novel that I also recommend works with similar ideas to the 'Zero Point Field' such as connectedness, and consciousness and provides a soul-stirring, spell-binding, as well as insightfull story about transformation...

Nexus: A Neo Novel

I am a former scientist, now working in the spiritual field. This book is exactly what I wanted....real scientific research, explained clearly, which substantiated the spiritual, intention-based work. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended for anyone who thought there was no 'proof' out there. This book is highly readable, informative, and completely fascinating.

The Field provides explanation and scientific research about the connection of all in this universe. It is fascinating reading that joins the research of many to support the cellular communication of beings.