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The Physics of Immortality Hardcover – August 1, 1994

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A theoretician and professor of mathematical physics shares his conclusions on the existence of God, the possession of free will, and the reality of eternal life from a scientific and logical perspective. 75,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo. Tour.
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In this higly unorthodox attempt to fold theology into physics, Tipler, a Tulane professor of mathematical physics, uses quantum mechanics, information theory, modern mathematics and physics in an effort to prove the existence of God, an afterlife, heaven, purgatory and the physical resurrection of the dead. Borrowing French Jesuit paleontologist Teilhard de Chardin's concept of God as the "Omega Point," an omniscient person "on the boundary of all future time," Tipler pursues a reductionist approach. The human soul, he says, is a "software" program run on the brain's "hardware." This paradoxically leads him to embrace free will and a loving God, who will one day resurrect us all, though "whether we shall be raised is separate from the question of whether we shall be granted eternal life after being raised." Along with technical and mathematical sections of this demanding treatise, readers will find diverse material on interstellar rocket probes, Jewish messianism, the deism of America's Founding Fathers and concepts of immortality in the world's major faiths. Illustrations. Library of Science and Astronomy Book Club main selections; Reader's Subscription and Natural Science Book Club alternates; QPB selection; author tour.
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Expect to hear a great deal about this book, which will be boosted through major advertising and a 13-city author tour. Tipler, a professor of mathematical physics at Tulane, presents a scientific argument for the existence of God.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doubleday; First Edition (August 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385467982
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385467988
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.75 x 9.5 inches
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Customers find the book fascinating, interesting, and mind-challenging. They say it provides good insight into the universe and has some good thoughts. Readers mention that the thirteen chapters cover an enormous amount of detailed scientific, philosophical, and religious material.

"...I really enjoyed reading this informative and mind challenging book and if you have a passion to seek out the mystery of life, death and immortality..." Read more

"I have to say this is one of the most interesting books on theoretical science that i have come across so far...." Read more

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Joseph J. Truncale
5.0 out of 5 stars An unusual and college level technical book for anyone interested in physics and immortality.
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As someone whose fascination with science, space, time travel, astronomy, cosmology, physics and numerous esoteric subjects for more than 7 decades, when I saw this huge 528 page hardcover book (The physics of immortality: Modern cosmology. God and the resurrection of the dead by Frank J. Tipler) on Amazon I just had to purchase it.

Even though I consider myself fairly knowledgeable about astronomy, cosmology, physics, and Asian philosophical theories on immortality; nevertheless, I found this book to be a challenge to read. I also admit after completing this volume I am not sure I completely understand the author’s conclusions based upon his Omega Point Theory.

From what I gather, through the use of physics and advanced mathematics the author claims he has proven there is a God (through not exactly like most Christians and other religions believe in) and we will all be resurrected via computer bodies. Strangely, I do believe computers will in time take human’s place, but I do not think it will be called a resurrection?

The thirteen chapters cover an enormous amount of detailed scientific, philosophical and religious material. It includes the following: The ultimate limits of space travel, progress against the eternal return and the heat death, physics near the final state: the classical Omega Point theory, determinism in classical general relativity and quantum mechanics, the quantum version of the Omega Point theory, how free will can arise from quantum cosmological mechanisms, the Omega Point and the physical universe necessarily exist, the physics of resurrection of the dead to eternal life, what happens after resurrection: heaven, hell and purgatory, and many other interesting chapters. For serious scientists there is an appendix section with various formulas etc.

In spite of the author’s claim to have written this book for the average person; nevertheless, without a strong back ground in some physics, cosmology, philosophy and religion many people reading this clearly advanced college level text will be a difficult read.

I really enjoyed reading this informative and mind challenging book and if you have a passion to seek out the mystery of life, death and immortality using modern physics you may want to check out this book.
Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tactical Principles of the most effective Combative Systems).
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Robert Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting read
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I have to say this is one of the most interesting books on theoretical science that i have come across so far.
At first when i heard of the Omega Point theory, i thought it was highly absurd that the existence of a higher power (God, Allah or others) and the resurrection of the dead is compatible with modern physics. Once again, Tipler shows how absurd ideas can be proven to be true, despite common notions and beliefs stating otherwise.
While of course, the Omega Point theory is speculative at present, it could be the best cosmological scenario we could ask for assuming the LHC at CERN finds evidence for it and other scientific experiments.

Tipler also gives us hope for the future of life in the universe and how it could prove to be stronger than the blind laws of physics governing the physical universe. Finally, this book provides reason for hope that science and religion are not incompatible and they would work very well together in tackling life's big questions.
I hope that anyone who reads this review agrees with my main points i've raised and finds meaning in life after reading this book.
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K. Zappulla
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023
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Prof Tipler at least TRIES to make sense of the universe. A heroic use of the intelligent mind. Compare this to the common laziness of easy atheism in a meaningless universe ... Neither of which can be PROVED, only chosen. I find myself in agreement in spirit with Prof Tipler. Mostly because it is the only reason for existence that makes scientific sense. The journey to the eternal equilibrium which takes the lowest energy to maintain.
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J. M. Draughon
5.0 out of 5 stars A very strange and fascinating book
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2022
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There is a fair amount of calculus in this book. There are some very strange theories that it covers and it is interesting to note that in the process of studying this book the scientist went from being an atheist to a believer in God. This book goes out on the very edge of scientific understanding and comes to some really radical conclusions. If nothing else it is a fascinating read.
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Maurice III
4.0 out of 5 stars Physics and Immortality, Some Thoughts
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Dr. Tipler's book on the reality of life after death is curious, to say the least. He writes as a professor of mathematical physics who is trying to make mathematical theory intelligible to the average person. He is not that successful. Those thinking, from the title, that this work is an attempt on the part of a Christian believer to prove what the Bible says as about immortality, will not find comfort unless they are ready to redefine some terms and concepts. Tipler spends the greater part of the book setting out his case from the view of theoretical physics. He has an appendix to the book which is written for "the scientist," but without some familiarity with physics the book may be hard to follow; especially, his material on quantum cosmology. Chapters 9 through 11 are easier to follow and have greater interest to the non-technical reader. Tipler's thesis seems to have grown out of Pierre Teilhard de Chardain's book, "The Phenomenon of Man," in which he sees the human race as moving to an Omega Point in its evolutionary development. Tipler sees God as the Omega Point toward which humanity is moving, in which the whole of humanity is given new existence, having been regenerated from the data of their existence which has survived "in space" following the demise of the original body. Man will not be the original of himself but will be an exact recreation of himself, created out of the extant data of his original existence. The book does not make a claim of presenting absolute proof of the author's thesis, but is a presentation of what may be possible in terms of theoretical physics. Possibilities of what "may be" make up "the stuff" of theoretical physics. The book is well worth the reading. Maurice III
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Fascinating but may need a revision now the size of the Higgs boson has been measured
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Stefano Giuliani
4.0 out of 5 stars Unseen before
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The author is able to tell us the ultimate future of the universe with a common language and shows us a brand new way to look at our destiny.
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Catherine
1.0 out of 5 stars Totally pointless
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2018
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I was expecting this book with fervor.
Well, too bad. A book about the nature of Life without a single mention of 'consciousness' in the index.
We are 'information machines' apparently.
Pff.... A waste of time and money!
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