Quantum Creativity: Think Quantum, Be Creative

Quantum Creativity: Think Quantum, Be Creative by Amit Goswami, Ph.D., is a wonderful book that explains the creative nature of our existence both from a scientific and a spiritual standpoint. Not only is it understandable to anyone, but it is also immensely enjoyable to read. For me personally, Amit Goswami joins the ranks of David Wilcock and Lynne McTaggart for taking an extremely hard to grasp subject like quantum physics and explaining it in a way that is not only easy to understand but stimulating as well.What makes us creative? That is a burning question I have been asking myself lately and a question that this book answers succinctly. We are innately creative beings, but through conditioning--familial, educational, and societal--we lose touch with that inner spark of creativity. It is up to each of us to rekindle the fire again. That is where spirituality and quantum physics come in. They are providing people with the tools to tap into their quantum selves (I would use this term interchangeably with soul). Not only that, but quantum physics is also giving scientific credibility to the mystical wisdom that has been passed on from figures such as the Buddha, Muhammed, Jesus, and many others. Whether you believe in these figures literally or mythically matters not. Their messages remain the same.Creativity is our birthright, and by tapping into it, we can transform not only ourselves but the world as well. By having the courage to be creative, we are honoring the divine purpose of the Universe, which is to evolve. This book lays out a map, complete with steps to follow, to come into contact with your quantum self. It also makes a great case for itself by including the science to back up its claims. Even the most diehard sceptic will have a very hard time reading this book and discarding the sound science in it. So reader beware, this book is only for those who truly desire an intimate encounter with the fullness of who they are. This book is for those who are ready for infinite possibilities.Find this review and more at New Consciousness Review, perspectives on life, the universe, and everything.

I was a Philosophy major and went on to become a lawyer and still I find the language of this book to be very dense. I wish that an Editor would have worked with Goswami to make it more accessible to the masses because the concepts are great. I am nearly finished but will be donating it to the library because I do not feel I could pass it on, even to my friends who are all well read and professionals because the language - and it seems rather specialized - presents too much of an obstacle. The chapter on reincarnation is excellent, notwithstanding the language.Overall, I like it but if I had perused it at a bookstore I would not have purchased it. I am happy though to finish it and pass it on to my local library.Separately - I think Amit Goswani, as a physicist and spiritual seeker is great. He is really break-out and the book has made me interested in his mind and outlook.

Sometimes it takes a book like this to remind me of the tyranny of the mind. it begins to create pathways that are comfortable and familiar to one's own detriment. The mind will stay in its comfortable grooves until the real You steps into the quantum world that has no boundaries. That is the realm of creativity. It is our homeland, so to speak, but you can get there only through the process of creativity, which requires openness, willingness to try new things, and letting go of the familiar. This book gives you a glimpse of what is out there--within.Easy to read and engaging.

great book, unlike other spiritual books this one by Goswami provides objective as well as subjective evidence for the existence of Quantum capabilities. The only thing i didnt like was the dialogue he had with a supposed person, that was rather annoying. Aside from being a great book to read, there needed to be a better flow of information, something we can grasp easier instead of bluntly stating a fact.

I was really excited to read this, having seen this author on the DVD "What the Bleep?" Early in the book, I was stunned by his baseless characterization of all conservatives denying climate change. What on earth was the point of this statement? There was no foundation for this comment, nor was the connection to quantum physics even explained. It bothered me for many chapters. But when he launched into an irrelevant and childlike history of the financial crisis of 2008, he lost me for good.Deepak Chopra has made similar public comments, so I guess Gaswami was just following the bouncing ball. He should stick to quantum physics and leave the political stuff to the Sunday morning talk shows, or at least to the people who have done some research and understand the concepts. This is the first and only book I have ever removed from my Kindle. I wish it had been a paperback so I could have enjoyed hurling it across the room into the trashcan.

Amit Goswami continues to help us understand consciousness and creativity from a scientific point of view. There are many books on the subject from mystics and eastern religious thinkers, but when you hear the same thing from a scientist it adds credibility to the mystics. I especially enjoyed reading Neville's "At Your Command" after finishing this book, and seeing how the two books compliment each other.

There are some aha moments while reading this book however I found the writing somewhat disconnected, thus I was not engaged with the topic as I hoped I would be. The reading of the book itself demands the reader think quantum.

This book is the blueprint to heal the world, if you want to predict the future create it. This book shows you exactly how to create your future.

As a writer, when presented with this book, I was attracted by the prospect of gaining deeper insights into the mysterious creative process by which, in my case, the whole plot or structure of an intended novel can present itself in its entirety to mind, often under the most unlikely of circumstances, leaving one with the task of filling in the details. However, the first time I read Quantum Creativity by Amit Goswami, I didn't know what to make of it. I have to admit that my first impression was largely unfavourable.My main concern centred on the disdainful attitude taken to the present paradigm of scientific materialism from the beginning of Chapter 2 onwards. I was reminded of Erwin Schrodinger's warning many years ago that, whereas Western Science would benefit from an infusion of Eastern thought, care must be exercised to avoid blunders; consult Ref.[2].I was uncomfortable with his assertion that the neurophysiology of experience, let alone its creative expression is a `hard' problem beyond reductionism to explain. Is this correct? After all, Daniel Dennett, one of the so called `Four Horsemen' of New Atheism seems to have made a good fist of it; consult Ref. [4].I also didn't like the way Goswami mixes up his new quantum terminology with the language of the mystical traditions of the Perennial Philosophy. For instance, he equates his so called quantum self with the Atman.I felt that Goswami was trying to do a `Capra' in Quantum Creativity but without the latter's masterly multi-disciplinary grasp; consult Ref. [1].Nevertheless, I decided his book deserved a second, more considered read. As a result, I have formed a completely different perception of Goswami's work and come to the realisation that I have been influenced by limitations in my own understanding, coupled with unhelpful personal biases and misjudgement. The rest of this review is based upon this second reading; I have undergone a personal paradigm shift, so to speak.Quantum Creativity consists of a preface followed by 22 chapters in 6 parts. In the preface, Dr Goswami explains that, although an earlier volume of his book was written over ten years ago for academic researchers, the current edition has been revised for a more general readership. For those that do not know of him, Amit Goswami is a colourful character who describes himself as a quantum activist. In fact, he is regarded by some as the leader of a growing religious movement which appears to be based, at least in part, on the controversial Penrose-Hameroff model of quantum consciousness. Dr Goswami grew up in India as the son of a priest. He is a retired professor of theoretical nuclear physics at the University of Oregon where he has served since 1968. He is a pioneer of a new paradigm based on the primacy of consciousness with the emphasis of so called `downward causation'. He appeared in the 2004 film: What the Bleep Do We Know and its 2006 sequel: Down the Rabbit Hole as well as in the award winning documentary: The Quantum Activist.In Part 1 of his latest book, the author wastes no time in attacking the existing paradigm of scientific materialism and introducing an alternative world view which takes universal consciousness as the foundation of all being. He explains creativity in terms of the causal power of divine consciousness to choose from a myriad of quantum possibilities in actualizing the manifest world.In Part 2, the author explains the creative process in more depth, indicating that there are 4 essential stages to it: preparation, incubation, insight and manifestation. He pays particular attention to unconscious processing and the evidence for it, leading to what he calls the `aha' moment of sudden vision and understanding.In Part 3, the author attempts to answer the question: `Can anyone be creative?' In the so doing thereof, he discusses the origin of the creative trait in people and whether it is due to genes, brains or environment. He expresses the view that, in the case of child prodigies such as Mozart, the talent has been carried forward from previous lifetimes.In Part 4, Goswami discusses the impact of the new paradigm on such diverse areas as the arts, business, education and even personal relationships.He concedes that the shift in worldview from materialism to the primacy of consciousness is likely to encounter stiff resistance.In Part 5, the author discusses spiritual creativity and explains how we can transcend our usual sense of identity-our conditioned ego-and connect with our higher or quantum self.In the final part of his book, Goswami offers guidance on how to bring creativity into the centre of one's life. He details the following practices to enable a breakthrough through the habitual patterns of the ego to allow participation in quantum or higher consciousness. They are as follows: - Intention-setting, slowing down, inner focussing, alternating action with relaxation, constructive use of the imagination, working with Jungian archetypes and remembering your dharma. To this end, he describes his own transcendental or peak experience following a meditative practice of concentrating and internalizing a mantra over a period of seven days. He writes in terms of the cosmos opening up to him, of the intensification of sensations beyond belief and of an overwhelming feeling of universal love and bliss. To me, this is the most important and relevant part of his book and suggests that the author is writing from a standpoint of deep personal experience and not some cranky or fashionable theory. Dr Goswami seems to be able to walk the walk as well as talk the talk.In summary, I still find the author's style rather quirky even on as second reading. But in fairness to him, part of the problem seems to be the difficulty that any writer is likely to encounter when trying to explain inherently non-linear and complex concepts within the constraints of a written language. This issue and an attempt at a solution are touched upon in the preface of Fritjof Capra's new offering, consult Ref. [3].In the opinion of this reviewer, Quantum Creativity is not a literary masterpiece. It is however, despite my perception of stylistic flaws, a brave, interesting and controversial attempt to address our contemporary ills in an unusual way. Hats off to the Professor for sticking his head above the parapet ... he appears to write from the heart and from direct experience ... and what he has to say may be just what the world needs to hear now.References1. Fritjof Capra: The Turning Point (Wildwood House 1982) (ISBN 0745-3054-6)2. Erwin Schrodinger: What is Life? Mind and Matter Cambridge University Press (1974) ISBN 0-521-09397-X.3. Fritjof Capra and Pier Luigi Luisi: The Systems View of Life Cambridge University Press (2014) ISBN 978-1-107-0036-6 Hardback4. Daniel C Dennett: Consciousness Explained (Back Bay Books 1992) (ISBN 0-316-18066-1)About the Reviewer:Chris Allen is a Hypnotherapist and author of the following books: The Beam of Interest: Taken by Storm Call of the Void: The Strange Life and Times of a Confused Person: 1 Hypnotic Tales 2013: Some Light Some DarkThe Beam of Interest: Taken by StormCall of the Void: The Strange Life and Times of a Confused Person: 1Hypnotic Tales 2013: Some Light Some Dark

Yes another good book from this author. Thorough as usual. Maybe could have had a few more practical exercises/techniques or tips

A very deep and valuable book as well as being very readable.

Might be good for kids.

inspring viwes and an interesting combination of quantum physics and hinduism