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The Quantum Prophets: Richard Dawkins, Deepak Chopra and the spooky truth about their battle over God (Kindle Single) Kindle Edition

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  • File Size: 371 KB
  • Print Length: 100 pages
  • Publication Date: August 11, 2014
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  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00MNQGSD2
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4.0 out of 5 starsa contentious romp
By Joey on October 4, 2014
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I read this book because I wanted to read an account of the acrimonious feud between Dawkins and Chopra.
It did not disappoint. There are some who feel that the book is slanted to the side of Chopra, but he only comes off a little more sympathetic because he was willing to talk to the author as well as help him out with a grant.
But Roston is equally critical to both. Deepak is depicted as evasive and contradictory; mixing the language of science with his own version of mystical "woo". Dawkins and his supporters come off as arrogant, cocksure and well, kinda dickish. I don't think this book will sway anyone that has already taken sides, but it might provide some insight to those on the fence.
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5.0 out of 5 starsInteresting and thought-provoking
By Amazon Customer on September 21, 2014
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This is an interesting short book about the different philosophies of two men on opposite sides of the debate between science and religion. The author reveals how each man, Dawkins and Chopra, exhibit their own narrow-mindedness and unwillingness to see the others' side. Ultimately it shows that no matter ow intelligent or enlightened we are, we are all limited by our ability to expand our limits beyond what we want to believe.
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3.0 out of 5 starsQuick, interesting read.
By Stewart G Hoar on May 1, 2015
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It was interesting to learn more about the way Deepak Chopra attempts to gain support from scientific minded thinkers. On balance the book is too kind to Chopra. Perhaps financial considerations softened the author's treatment of Chopra's wacky use of scientific terms to obscure rather than clarify reality. Dawkins is called out for his confrontational approach to any spiritual claim but is fairly treated as the gifted scientist with earned credentials. Contrasting Dawkins' support of reality with Chopra's manufacture of his own reality in a way that respects both personalities was a challenge that the author attempts and often achieves.
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2.0 out of 5 starsJust read Deepak.
By Randell smith on February 20, 2015
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It seemed to me that the author didn't take the time to understand either side of the debate, luckily , it is a quick read.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWater vs Stone
By Cornelis on October 15, 2014
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Entertaining and insightful read. I have read both gentleman's work and find both valid. By that I mean, I mostly agree and subscribe to their opinions. I had the (use multiple adjectives here) fortune to hear Chopra speak in person in Cape Town, South Africa more than a decade ago. It was, in my 53 years, the single most inspiring talk and delivered with unmatched eloquence. Yes, absolutely…There are gaps (and admittedly many of them) in their arguments. But for a South African born and raised in a fundamentalist society (to put it mildly), they represent a glimpse into the realm of infinite possibilities. Dawkins; for what we are capable of when we discard the oppression of reliance on, as Chopra calls it: “... a dead white man in the sky” (quoted slightly out of context.) And Chopra for the endless probing into the possibilities of biology and consciousness. When he first spoke about intelligent cells (simply put) I could hear my synapses scream “Eureka”! Over the years I developed a distaste in anything radical – an army of Atheists – and Dawkins’s views are just too “in your face”. It’s ok dude, we agree with you but why go extreme? Nothing is set in stone. I prefer Chopra’s more fluid approach. His openness to possibilities. He acknowledges that some of his postulations are perhaps just that - hypothesis. But until fairly recently that is just what the Higgs Boson was. Both these gentlemen deserve to be financially rewarded for their efforts and I believe that indictments against either (from either of them) of making money of an unsuspecting public is needless. If anyone should be hanged, drawn and quartered for doing just that then Benny Hinn and TB Joshua and their multitude of cronies across the globe should be first on the list.
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5.0 out of 5 starsErudite philosophical journey, highlighting the thoughts of Dawkins, Chopra, and a host of philosophers and scientists.
By Troy O'Reilly on August 25, 2014
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Focusing on the epic spat between Deepak Chopra and Richard Dawkins, Roston explores the thoughts and writings of many of the great philosophers and scientists, both contemporary and historical, who have examined the nature of what, if anything, it means to be human and the essence of consciousness and spirituality.

Throughout the book, Dawkins comes across as a sort of atheist Torquemada - completely intolerant and ready to burn at the stake anyone who does not toe his scientific line. Chopra starts out as a more sympathetic character and is certainly more likeable than the smug Dawkins (I know who I’d rather grab a beer with). By the end of the book, however, both protagonists are portrayed as entrenched in their philosophies, perhaps even a tad unwillingly on Chopra’s side, and their communities are the poorer because of it.

Some of the most enjoyable parts of the book came from the author’s descriptions of his spiritual experiences, but the best moments are in his interactions with the ensemble cast of philosophers and scientists, as well as the groupies who travel in the orbit of the stars. Roston’s descriptions of these colorful characters are superb, reminding me of Jim Holt's, "Why Does the World Exist?" . The most interesting of them are the ones who are the most open-minded, and I wish that there was more exploration of their thoughts or at least a good reference to their works at the end (but it is a Single!).

An earlier reviewer noted that the book is tainted by the author’s acceptance of a grant from Chopra’s foundation in order to fund the project. This is noted very early in the book, along with what might have been a slight leaning towards the Chopra camp.Read more ›
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