Review: The Dancing Wu Li Masters
Redaktioneller Bericht - Kirkus ReviewsCan there be a true marriage of particle physics and psychedelia? Can an Esalen-inspired seminar on physics yield insights into Zen, enlightenment, or other transcendental phenomena? Gary Zukav sounds an emphatic yes as he explains how he, physicist David Finkelstein (Yeshiva University), and Al Chung-Liang Huang, a T'ai Chi master who was leading a workshop at Esalen, met over dinner and evolved the concept of dancing Wu Li masters. Huang explained that physics was called Wu Li back in Taiwan where he learned it. And Wu Li means patterns of organic energy. It also means My Way, Nonsense, I Clutch My Ideas, and Enlightenment (used as chapter titles in the book). The dance is what physics ""masters"" do who elaborate theories and deal with the absurdities that sometimes characterize quantum physics. (Light as particle and wave, for example, the notion of spin when there is no spin. . . .) With this as theme, Zukav takes off to explain special and general relativity theory and the evolution of ideas in contemporary physics down to the current embarrassment of riches in particles with their various strange properties (including strangeness). When he sticks to Einstein thought experiments or simple examples not unlike those used in Gamow or Hoyle, the text is all right. Where the reader has cause for despair is in Zukav's enthusiastic jumps to Zen, right-left brain differences, Freud--or when he indulges in endless puns and uses his favorite foil for explanation, Jim de Wit. Pared of these excesses, this might be a good popularization. But that would be to eliminate just the East-West bridges Zukav wants to build.
Review: Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics (Perennial Classics)
Nutzerbericht - Susan - GoodreadsI wish I could have read this book when I was struggling with college physics! And it is so interesting, also. What excellent comparisons and explanations. This book makes physics so compelling, interesting and intriguing. Where were you when I needed you?? Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics (Perennial Classics)
Nutzerbericht - Yael M - GoodreadsI must have read this book a good few times, nearly a decade ago. I think what intrigued me about this book was the introduction into the new physics, the underlining mysticism, and overall ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics (Perennial Classics)
Nutzerbericht - GoodreadsThe brilliance of this book is beyond words. Gary Zukav is a master in presenting to his readers not only how to expand our soul's awareness in his master works after this book but also a look of ...
Review: Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics (Perennial Classics)
Nutzerbericht - Eileen Cronin - GoodreadsIt is dynamic but difficult. I had to reread many pages, but so worth it! Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics (Perennial Classics)
Nutzerbericht - Evan Crane - GoodreadsThe underlying implication running throughout the book is that there is an actual deep connection between eastern philosophies and quantum mechanics. This is dangerous in light of many who attempt to ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics (Perennial Classics)
Nutzerbericht - Kurt - GoodreadsThe central idea of this book, the connection between Eastern Philosophy and the "New Physics" (relativity, quantum theory, Bell's theorem, etc.), is a bit dubious, but it was still a fun journey, and ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics (Perennial Classics)
Nutzerbericht - Roy Dimond - GoodreadsOlder book that stands the test of time. Was enlightened when I first read it and was enlightened when I read it decades later. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics (Perennial Classics)
Nutzerbericht - Sye - Goodreadsread bits then put it down. But it was incredibly interesting for a limited time. A genuine approach to explaining sub-genres of physics. I hope to continue it later. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics (Perennial Classics)
Nutzerbericht - Robin Yaklin - GoodreadsI have the tape, not the book. I felt this needs to be consumed in large doses. Best to curl up for the night with it. Vollständige Rezension lesen
