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Quantum Sorcery
Quantum Sorcery examines the connection between quantum physics and sorcery by asking, and attempting to answer, the question "How does magic actually work?" Historical and modern practices of sorcery and Hermetic Magic are examined in order to provide a foundation for the creation of this system. An overview of basic magical skills and practical techniques for their application is followed by basic primers on quantum physics and a number of cosmological theories and mathematical principles. These serve as a framework for understanding how fundamental forces and organizational principles operate at various physical scales, and how these concepts might be applied to magical workings. Several systems of mind and manipulation are explored, and the relationship between energy and information is examined for the purpose defining a mechanism by which the Will of the sorcerer can be encoded symbolically into an instruction for the physical universe to act upon and realize. Finally, a set of magical exercises which utilizes the principles and techniques discussed throughout the book is presented as the foundation for creating a personal system of sorcery consisting of visualization, symbol manipulation, and the cultivation of a focused personal energy field.
134 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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Dave Smith
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April 22, 2019
This is an interesting romp through quantum physics and its relationship with meditation and sorcery.
It is, however, highly focused on materialist science.
While I appreciate the author’s synthesis of quantum theories, which was excellently handled, his apparent bias against including non-materialist theories and frameworks - such as, that matter comes after consciousness, not prior - is extremely limiting in his discussions of how sorcery functions. For example, if reality exists before consciousness and energy, then you have paradoxes of non local information that require a sorcerer to reconcile its perception prior to action; but if consciousness comes first, then influencing reality is a much simpler proposition. I suspect that he has done this to avoid claims of pseudoscience, but it actually limits his ability to fully explore the nature of his work.
Smith’s emphasis on self mastery is important, however, and the exercises he includes are critical basics. In fact, they are among the very first exercises I learned as a teenager dipping her toe into occult studies.
Fascinating read. Whether or not you’re into (or believe) the sorcery side of things, if you’re looking for a materialist overview of quantum physics, this is a damned good primer.
It is, however, highly focused on materialist science.
While I appreciate the author’s synthesis of quantum theories, which was excellently handled, his apparent bias against including non-materialist theories and frameworks - such as, that matter comes after consciousness, not prior - is extremely limiting in his discussions of how sorcery functions. For example, if reality exists before consciousness and energy, then you have paradoxes of non local information that require a sorcerer to reconcile its perception prior to action; but if consciousness comes first, then influencing reality is a much simpler proposition. I suspect that he has done this to avoid claims of pseudoscience, but it actually limits his ability to fully explore the nature of his work.
Smith’s emphasis on self mastery is important, however, and the exercises he includes are critical basics. In fact, they are among the very first exercises I learned as a teenager dipping her toe into occult studies.
Fascinating read. Whether or not you’re into (or believe) the sorcery side of things, if you’re looking for a materialist overview of quantum physics, this is a damned good primer.
March 25, 2013
So you cast a few spells over a period of years and are satisfied with the results. Now you're looking for a book that will tell you, not what magic is or how magic works, but why it works.
This one may not tell you why it works as much on why it might work. However, unless you're British or have a familiarity with the language scientists use in quantum mechanics and string theory (or both), you might find it a difficult read. It may only have 120 pages, but what would ordinarily take maybe a few hours to read could actually turn into a few days or weeks because of the intellectual treatment of the subject.
If Hogwarts actually existed, then consider this one of the textbooks they might assign for intermediate or advanced students in magic theory. It starts out addressing the subject of sorcery, but if you don't watch it, you'll find yourself constantly reminding yourself that you're not reading a book on science, but on sorcery. You'll be lost and so over your head in scientific jargon before you know it; a rather uncomfortable place to be, especially if you're the type who hates science because of its cold, materialist, mechanical viewpoint of the universe, and wishes it would take a long walk off a short pier. But if you can forgive how deep it goes into the history, personalities, theories, and experiments that might support why magic might work, you could come away with a whole new way of looking at the possibility of the existence of magic. You could also be tempted to consider selling back almost all your magical cookbooks and paring down your library quite a bit.
I would definitely encourage anyone curious enough to explore possible explanations on why real magic could work to read this book, even if it is kind of heady in its approach. Hang in there; you'll get through it. You might be glad you did.
This one may not tell you why it works as much on why it might work. However, unless you're British or have a familiarity with the language scientists use in quantum mechanics and string theory (or both), you might find it a difficult read. It may only have 120 pages, but what would ordinarily take maybe a few hours to read could actually turn into a few days or weeks because of the intellectual treatment of the subject.
If Hogwarts actually existed, then consider this one of the textbooks they might assign for intermediate or advanced students in magic theory. It starts out addressing the subject of sorcery, but if you don't watch it, you'll find yourself constantly reminding yourself that you're not reading a book on science, but on sorcery. You'll be lost and so over your head in scientific jargon before you know it; a rather uncomfortable place to be, especially if you're the type who hates science because of its cold, materialist, mechanical viewpoint of the universe, and wishes it would take a long walk off a short pier. But if you can forgive how deep it goes into the history, personalities, theories, and experiments that might support why magic might work, you could come away with a whole new way of looking at the possibility of the existence of magic. You could also be tempted to consider selling back almost all your magical cookbooks and paring down your library quite a bit.
I would definitely encourage anyone curious enough to explore possible explanations on why real magic could work to read this book, even if it is kind of heady in its approach. Hang in there; you'll get through it. You might be glad you did.
January 17, 2015
lots of complicated concepts and long winded analysis of quantum research that doesn't always get to the sorcery bit.
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