The Global Brain Awakens: Our Next Evolutionary Leap [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Peter Russell (Author), Marilyn Ferguson (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2000

At this unprecedented moment in history, when escalating crises threaten all life on earth, internationally renowned physicist-futurist Peter Russell weaves together the physical and social sciences, modern technology and ancient mysticism to demonstrate that the possibility of global illumination is now as real-and as imminent-as the threat of mass annihilation.

In this updated edition of The Global Brain Awakens, Russell details an extraordinary new vision of humanity's potential as a fully conscious super organism in an awakening universe. Presenting evidence that the earth itself is a living being and every person upon it a cell in the planetary nervous system, Russell describes how breakthroughs in telecommunications and computer networks are rapidly linking the human species into an embryonic global brain.

At the same time, the human potential movement is growing faster than any other segment of society, and influencing every aspect of the culture-including business, politics and medicine. Russell shows how the convergence of these powerful trends is creating the required conditions for an evolutionary shift in consciousness from egocentrism to geo-centrism.

First published in 1983 as The Global Brain and translated into ten languages, Russell's seminal work won acclaim from forward thinkers all over the world. Regarded by many as years ahead of its time, its original predictions about the impact of computer networks and changing social values were quickly fulfilled.

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"An insightful perspective." -- John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

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stands as one of the most profound and powerful books I've ever read. It literally changed the way I see the world and my place in it. I consider it one of the most important works of this decade maybe this century. -Dan Millman, author A remarkable vision of the action of the evolutionary life force in human affairs. Just what we need in order to respond positively to our time. -John Robbins, author Peter Russell has laid forth the evolutionary blueprint for the future. has come just in the nick of time. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 207 pages
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd; illustrated edition edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1862047138
• ISBN-13: 978-1862047136
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,272,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awakening and reassuring!, November 20, 2000

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This review is from: The Global Brain Awakens: Our Next Evolutionary Leap (Paperback)

I am a programmer and technocrat, yet as I was reading the book, I could easily relate to many of the ideas and views of the science and the world presented in the book. When the book took on a spiritual view, I became a bit skeptical, but the incredibly logical arguments of the author dissolved my skepticism in favor of the new view of the world. World where greed and ego receed, and compassion and caring come to the front. It certainly is a reassuring view of the world, quite different from all the apocalypse theories that have been the craze of the media lately. The book moved me to such an extent that I now have a need to reevaluate all that is important in my life and to take on a new direction.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your Wake up Call has Arrived!, March 18, 2001

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This review is from: The Global Brain Awakens: Our Next Evolutionary Leap (Paperback)

Every so often a book comes along that has the potential to "rock" the very fibre of your being, as well as impact society on a grand scale. This is one of those books! Peter Russell has put together a compelling story of how the "age of consciousness" will swamp the "information age" in comparison. It all starts with learning how to finally tap into that 95% of dead weight brain we carry around. If you are on the path to higher levels of consciousness (and who isn't?), then you will want this book. Guaranteed satisfaction!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Global Brain Awakens, January 18, 2004

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This review is from: The Global Brain Awakens: Our Next Evolutionary Leap (Hardcover)

A beautifully written, wide ranging and thought provoking book. As a trained physicist, Russell distinguishes facts from his ideas. However his extrapolations are very plausible and echo conclusions I had reached myself. They are expressed in a most eloquent and readable style.
This book should be essential reading for all - especially youngsters of every race and religion. The contained message of hope is one of the few chances we have to make the future a better place for all.