The Science Behind the Secret

by Travis S. Taylor

We create our own reality and science says it's true!
The Laws of Attraction do exist and are explained in
Layman's Terms by a NASA Scientist.

At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (DRM Rights Management).

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Science, Spirituality

207 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2010

About the author

Travis Shane Taylor is a born and bred southerner and resides just outside Huntsville, Alabama. He has a Doctorate in Optical Science and Engineering, a Master’s degree in Physics, a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, all from the University of Alabama in Huntsville; a Master’s degree in Astronomy from the Univ. of Western Sydney, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Alabama.

Dr. Taylor has worked on various programs for the Department of Defense and NASA for the past sixteen years. He is currently working on several advanced propulsion concepts, very large space telescopes, space based beamed energy systems, future combat technologies and systems, and next generation space launch concepts. He is also involved with multiple MASINT, SIGINT, IMINT, and HUMINT concept studies.

He has published over 25 papers and the appendix on solar sailing in the 2nd edition of Deep Space Probes by Greg Matloff.

His first science fiction novel is, Warp Speed, and his second is The Quantum Connection published by Baen Publishing. He is also working on two different series with best-selling author John Ringo also by Baen Publishing. He has several other works of both fiction and nonfiction ongoing.

Travis is also a Black Belt martial artist, a private pilot, a SCUBA diver, races mountain and road bikes, competed in triathlons, and has been the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of several hard rock bands. He currently lives with his wife Karen, his daughter Kalista Jade, two dogs Stevie and Wesker, and his cat Kuro.

Reviews

[Jim Carty · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my second time reading this book and I got benefits from it both times. One little thing I picked up this time that I might have missed the first time: If you are thinking "I wish I had a new bicycle, I wish I had a new bicycle", that is what you will get. A new bicycle? No. You will get you wishing you had a new bicycle, because that is the thought you are putting out. If you put out the thought of already having the bicycle, that you know you have it, the results will be different.

[Shel Holmes · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave it 3 stars because it was well written but I’m pretty sure it’s a self help cult book and I didn’t understand 65% of it.

[Julian Ajello · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. After hearing about the movie and watching it, I ~wanted~ to buy in, but couldn't swallow it despite so many credible people talking about it. Taylor, a NASA scientist, breaks down how quantum physics could be behind the the Secret. It's very accessible and gives the reader a great primer for how he thinks it works while tying in other luminaries in science and philosophy who seem to agree that there is something behind the curtain. I took one star away because I wanted to see more.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Name says it all. I enjoyed it but was lost and bored throughout a lot of the sciencey stuff. It's good and well written, he explains it well. Just a little heavy for me. Still I aspiring though and I got a lot of take-a-ways

[Francine Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

I am not a scientist and not a physicist. Dr. Travis Taylor leads the reader through a possible explanation of human thought process. How to alter the forces that be to attain a better outcome in life. Very positive and well explained.

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

quantum physics is so heavyyy, i lost a bit of interest in the sciencey chapters but as soon as he’d relate them to more concrete examples it made more sense to me. also liked his style of writing super fun and casual, made me feel like he was explaining this stuff to me in a bar over drinks.

[Dorothy Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

way to technical. really boring

[Taylor Bush · Rating 4 out of 5]

A richly informative book that adds a whole new dimension to the concept of The Secret. Its main drawback is Travis S. Taylor's casual writing style. For a concept that is already criticized for being too idealistic, you don't exactly augment its credibility when you explain it using allusions to Kung Fu Panda and The Karate Kid. Which is a shame because Taylor provides some EXCELLENT scientifically-backed evidence that The Secret is real. I really wish he would've elaborated more on these concepts and how they all tie together. While he makes great points, he never delves into them as far as you know he's capable of going. I know quantum physics is like a bottomless pit in terms of explaining concepts to their fullest extent, but too often he simply says "there are studies that prove X" without ever outlining what it is those studies actually consisted of. All in all, as richly detailed as this book is it could've been even longer and more expansive. Taylor is clearly passionate about this subject and I know he has the chops to dig even further down into the intricacies of The Law of Attraction, Quantum Physics and Orchestrated Objective Reduction; he just could've ditched the cutesy allusions and references along the way (I didn't mind the personal anecdotes though!). Still, if you're looking for a book to give you a scientific explanation behind the Law of Attraction that you felt books like The Secret were lacking, then this is the book for you!

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked this book more for it's information about quantum physics than anything else. Hasn't convinced me of anything regarding "The Secret", but it has piqued my interest in quantum physics and the relation to the brain.

[Danielle Raine · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a book that contains so much science, particularly quantum physics, this was a surprisingly enjoyable and easy read. Seems Rhonda may well be onto something after all.....

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book! One chapter was way over my head as far as science goes, but I got the gist of it. Excellent book for the scientific mind to understand the Law of Attraction.