Câmpul: Căutarea forței secrete a Universului

by Lynne McTaggart

Ştiinţa a început de curând să dovedească ceea ce miturile şi religiile străvechi au susţinut dintotdeauna: că s-ar putea să existe o forţă vitală.
Lynne McTaggart, neobosită jurnalistă de investigaţii, ne dezvăluie o paradigmă biologică radical nouă – la nivelul nostru cel mai de bază, mintea şi trupul omenesc nu sunt distincte şi separate de mediul lor, ci constituie un „pachet” de putere pulsatorie care interacţionează constant cu această vastă mare de energie.
Câmpul este o poveste ştiinţifică „poliţistă”, de înaltă ţinută şi uşor de citit, care ne oferă o imagine uluitoare a unui univers interconectat şi a unei teorii ştiinţifice care dă sens şi explică fenomenele supranaturale. Originală, bine documentată şi bazată pe cercetări şi surse deosebite, Câmpul este o carte a speranţei şi a inspiraţiei pentru lumea de astăzi.

„Această carte importantă dezvoltă imaginaţia... Suntem în pragul unei noi revoluţii în modul nostru de a înţelege universul.”
- Arthur C. Clarke


„Fascinantă, provocatoare şi foarte uşor de citit... Una dintre cele mai incitante lecturi ale vremurilor.”
- The Ecologist

„Această carte ne va ajuta să înţelegem aura umană vizibilă, memoria umană, puterea de a vindeca, spiritul uman şi multe alte aspecte fascinante ale acelei entităţi pe care o numim „om”. Lynne McTaggart ne-a făcut o mare favoare prin prezentarea extinsă a acestui subiect minunat. Recomandăm cu multă căldură această operă.”
– Journal of New Energy

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Philosophy, Metaphysics, Psychology, Physics

374 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2003

About the author

American journalist, author, publisher and lecturer, now living in London.

Reviews

[jade · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe seemed promising and interesting to me at first glance because of author Lynne McTaggart’s angle. She tries to show that certain questionable topics, such as linking quantum physics to the somewhat New Age-ish idea that every single thing in the universe is connected, can actually be shown to be true via proper scientific research (double-blind, other researchers replicating the methods and getting the same results, etc.). The hypothesis in this case: the existence of the Zero Point Field. “Now that sounds interesting!” is what I thought while picking this up, having read many pseudoscience books over the years – and though occasionally moved and/or interested by the claims in those books, I’d never be able to take them seriously because of the lack of proper scientific methods.

But now the question is – is this book by McTaggart really the one to show, with irrefutable evidence, that the Zero Point Field exists? That every single thing in this universe is connected by it, and that it is this particular field that can explain several discrepancies in quantum theory/physics, and/or parapsychological phenomena?

Err, no. The first big mistake that McTaggart makes, is not treating the Zero Point Field as an hypothesis at all. Instead of testing the Zero Point Field hypothesis, her approach is rather different: looking up scientific research in which results turned up that can’t be fully explained or simply haven’t yet, and then saying something among the lines of: “Well, look here! Those results (or gaps/discrepancies) can be explained completely and utterly by the existence of the Zero Point Field, because… [followed by explanations concerning the current topic]”. And because the Zero Point Field is the supposed perfect answer, it exists. That is the crux of McTaggart’s reasoning, and there’s definitely something terribly wrong with that, even from a non-scientific point of view.

And this approach of hers is such a pity, because the research she references is actually quite engaging, and her explanations of quantum theory are clear and easy to understand. She poses critical questions, especially from a philosophical point of view, and I do think that there’s merit in researching both the Zero Point Field and quantum physics to look for a possible connection. However, the Field is presented as a fact here, which it isn’t, and McTaggart is almost smug in the way she thinks she’s disproving inherent parts of (quantum) physics, which she also isn’t. This is my main problem with this book, even though I think her ideas, theories, philosophical questions, and the scientific research she presents are interesting and definitely worth a look at. I saw a lot of promise in this work, but it didn’t really deliver.

Another thing that really bothered me, but might perhaps not be so offensive to others, is McTaggart’s dismissal and inaccurate portrayal of the theory of natural selection. She incorrectly assumes much in her prologue, and even goes so far as to say that both Darwinism and the Newtonian paradigm have completely depleted our self-image and world views, because all we’re doing here is ‘survival of the fittest’, and treating ourselves and those around us as machines. Well, excuse me, but natural selection is not at all completely about ‘survival of the fittest’, and it certainly doesn’t rule out human emotions, empathy, and altruism (i.e. the theory of natural selection doesn’t invalidate my life and/or emotions because I’m simply a ‘gene machine’, for example).

Long story short: though I like McTaggart’s core ideas, and admire her journalistic perseverance in gathering such a large amount of knowledge and research, this book simply isn’t truly scientific. So would I recommend this? Well, it is interesting, but just keep in mind that it’s still pseudoscience, and quite biased overall. Take it with a healthy grain of salt.

[☘Misericordia☘ ⚡ϟ⚡⛈⚡☁ ❇️❤❣ · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are here. We are a part of the world of light unseen (or even seen!). We resonate. We are the field.

In practice this means this:
- A bunch of people are getting Prinston academic awards? The weather's gonna be fine, since everyone would be feeling peachy!
- Chickens experiments.
- Men vs women random coin tests.
- Unexpected benefits of meditation.
...

Q:
We create space and time on the surface of our retinas. (c)
Q:
Although we perceive science as an ultimate truth, science is finally just a story, told in installments. (c)

[Ron Wroblewski · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have ever read. It took a long time to read and it will take a long time to write a review...so stand bye.

Back to review.
Human beings are a coalescence of energy and are connected to every other thing in the world. There is an enormous force field, connecting all people, their intentions and thoughts, and every animate and inanimate form of matter for all ages. Time is just an artificial construct.

pg 32 - All the corporeal stuff we call matter was an illusion. Mass is a bookkeeping device, a temporary place holder for a mor general quantum vacuum reaction effect.

pg 68 - Molecules speak to each other in oscillating frequencies, nonlocally and instantaneously.

86 -memory is distributed throughout the brain. I would add that memory is distributed throughout the body, and even around it.

104 - The logical conclusion was that the physical world only existed in its concrete state while we were involved in it.

There are just so many good ideas, backed up by scientific experiments, that you just have to read it for yourself.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm currently reading this book. It is validating my interest in the quantum field. We create our own reality with our thoughts. And it is only a matter of time until we create either more joy or more pain!

Since thoughts become reality, it behooves us to pay attention to what we are thinking!!

[Kai Zhuang · Rating 2 out of 5]

Note: This is a review of the audiobook narrated by the author. I do not know if the audiobook is exactly the same as the book.

This is perhaps the most disappointing (audio) book I have ever read.

As a trained systems scientist and bio-engineer with a wide variety of experiences in body-mind and energy disciplines, I am very very interested in the subject matter. To be honest, I went in without too much skepticism. Based on my experience, Qi or Life Force is real, and existing scientific paradigm cannot explain it at all. So I was looking for a real good read that might be thought provoking.

Pro:
In the book, Lynne presented a lot of researches that she claims to prove that this "life force" is zero-point energy. She actually have interviewed a very impressive number of scientists/"pseudo"-scientists and collected a very comprehensive of out of ordinary observations that cannot be explained by existing paradigm. To me, perhaps the most interesting of these are the remote viewing studies. So in a sense, this book is worth a read just for the references McTaggart compiled. Very good journalism in the amount of work she has done... but good journalism ends here.

Con:
HOWEVER, it is clear that Lynne does not truly understand the scientific method in that she did not even attempt to establish her theory that "zero-point energy = life force" as an hypothesis. All she did was collect the references, and then say, "hey, it sounds to me that zero-point energy can explain this". This is fine as a popular book, but she is implying that her work is scientific because she got her references from scientists, which is a fallacy. Also, she kept saying "I can't really understand the science and the scientists had to speak to me in metaphors". Hmm... so she doesn't really understand what's going on, but after learning of some metaphors that loosely approximate the physics, she has enough understanding to construct a brand new paradigm of the universe. This is probably the most arrogant and ridiculous thing I have ever heard.

I understand that she is a journalist and she is supposed to form an opinion. However, making her opinion sounding like scientific truth is bad journalism (of course, this is my opinion :))

In summary: this book completely failed to convince me that zero-point energy = life force. the author comes off as arrogant when she takes half-digested information and formulate a grand theory of the universe out of it. this is unfortunate because she had a lot of good references/research. so... perhaps the truth is still out there?

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you only read one review, please make it this one! It’s a long one, but it addresses things that I really think you should consider.

I want to start by saying that many of the core concepts in this book are things that I already believe or want to believe. That’s mainly why I picked up the book—I’m searching for proof to vindicate my view of the world, that the entire universe is connected in some intangible way, that there’s more to human (and animal) consciousness than just the right mix of hormones and firing neurons, that our intentions can and do have an effect on the outcome of events. I believe in karma, I dabble in tarot cards, I believe—tentatively—in an afterlife. I’m open minded to the ideas, and I’ll admit that I was swept up in the book during my two day marathon of reading it. It’s clear that McTaggart has done a ton of research, and she has an entertaining, readable, well-paced, and convincing way of explaining things.

This isn’t necessarily a good thing.

McTaggart tries very hard to pass this book off as a scientific literature review, but The Field is nothing of the sort. A literature review has two jobs. The first is to compile, in a thorough and unbiased manner, all of the known data and arguments regarding a particular topic, both in favor of and against it. McTaggart not only cherry-picks and misrepresents the data of experiments, she does the same regarding the circumstances surrounding the lives of these scientists and their experiments. She also completely fails to explain why the scientific community at large has unanimously shunned these scientists and discredited their work. Instead, she chooses to either heavily imply or outright state that there’s some kind of vast conspiracy by the “Establishment” (her word, not mine) that’s suppressing this new information because it doesn’t conform to the appropriate world view.

The second job of a literature review is to discuss, analyze and theorize about the data that it has presented. The author completely fails at this, as well. She takes all of these dubious studies and presents them as irrefutable evidence for her made up ideas, which she presents as fact. The key word of the literature review’s job is theorize. The author of a real, well-written scientific review makes logical, educated hypotheses which are presented as possible interpretations of the data. These hypotheses can be tested. The authors don’t pass them off as fact, and they don’t jump to conclusions.

It honestly frightens me, the number of 5-star reviews that this book has. Please use your heads, people. Do you really think that if a scientist had actually found real proof that AIDS, a disease that has killed millions of people, could be cured with prayer, that the other hundreds of thousands of scientists and doctors who have been trying for thirty years to cure it, wouldn’t sit up and take notice?

While reading this book, you may notice an overarching theme of martyrdom. Like Galileo, imprisoned and shunned by society for daring to suggest that the Earth wasn’t the center of the universe, these intrepid scientists at the frontier of human knowledge were prosecuted by their peers for daring to question the Establishment!!! They were oppressed by skeptics!!!! !

Listen, people. ‘Skeptic’ isn’t a bad word. Being a skeptic doesn’t mean that you’re closed-minded and refuse to listen to new ideas. It means that you question everything. Approaching the world with skepticism is a good thing, because it means that you can’t easily be fooled. I’m a skeptic, and even though I wanted to believe what this book was telling me, the first thing I did after I finished was to google the author, all of the scientists, and all of the major concepts that were mentioned. What I found was that pretty much everything was grossly misrepresented. I’m not going to hash through all of that here because it’ll take up a lot of space, but I will however mention one fact that absolutely floored me when I read it.

Hal Puthoff is a physicist whose theories about zero point energy form the basis for The Field, along with his experiments with self-proclaimed psychics and “remote viewers” Swann & Price. As it turns out, Puthoff spent a decade as a highly involved, high level member of the Church of Scientology. Now, I’m not one to put down others for their involvement in religion. However, Scientology is not a religion. It is, in every sense of the word, a cult. If Puthoff is so gullible that he can be lured in by a cult for ten years, it seem pretty likely that his psychic friends swindled him too.

The reason this fact surprised me so much was because McTaggart did not say a word about this in her book. Why not? Because she knew that it would immediately discredit Puthoff to her readers, and for good reason.

I’m not trying to push you away from reading this book. It certainly contains some interesting ideas, and I believe it can be valuable to read a book even when everything it says is outright incorrect. And I’m not even saying that all of the ideas represented in this book are necessarily impossible. To reiterate what I’ve already said, I read this book because I’m looking for evidence of things that I already feel to be true. I just want to warn as many people as possible that Lynne McTaggart is an enormous hack and please, please, please do your research and take everything she says with a huge grain of salt!!

[Lorraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most though-provoking books I've read. The ZPF theories have profound implications for all of us, individually and collectively. McTaggart does an excellent job of translating the scientific data into an understandable package. A must-read for all--those seeking a mental challenge and those searching for spiritual connectivity regardless of their religious affiliation, as well as atheists.

[Claudia Putnam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Um. I had to read this for a class. There's some stuff in here, but you really have to be an incredibly well-trained critical thinker, which I like to think I am, to pull what's worthwhile out. Just note that none of the scientists she interviews is one of the blurbers of this book. Note the latest update was in 2008. Google around for peer-reviewed publications on the Zero Point Field that have been published recently. Note that she often quotes this or that scientist on some cool discovery and then says, "he was tapping into the Zero Point Field," when it doesn't seem at all clear that the scientist him or herself was saying that, or thinking it, or demonstrating it.

The only reviewer with any science creds at all is a novelist, Arthur C Clarke. The rest of are of the ilk of The Secret, and What the Bleep Do We Know? So I'd advise extreme caution when reading this book, and would actually advise most people to stay the hell away. If you're all woo-woo about quantum mechanics already, this will further delude you, and if you're a rigid scientist, you'll just laugh, and with many good reasons. There are probably only about 50 non-deluded people who would get anything out of this. Not because they're brilliant but because they might see something useful in here despite all the crap and they might just be willing (or assigned) to wade through it, despite having started laughing at about paragraph 2.

[Clara Raubertas · Rating 1 out of 5]

Deceptive pseudoscience. The author reports "studies" purporting to show that ESP and similar phenomena exist -- but she either fails to include statistical information, or includes numbers from the study and then *straight-up lies* about their statistical relevance (hint: guessing the outcome of a coin flip correctly in 52.5% of 100-ish trials is not a statistically significant deviation from chance). Further, there are no negative results included -- she claims that studies show that ESP-like phenomena, like a subject divining another subject's location, exist regardless of the subject's mood, surroundings, being inside a metal box, etc. But if this were true -- why wouldn't everyone constantly be bombarded with psychic information about other people's experiences? There's no model suggested of how psychic phenomena could work to have the suggested effects and yet also remain unnoticed by the majority of the population. If you interpret this book as science, you're doing yourself a great disservice.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I picked up this book, I was worried that it was going to turn out to be flaky, new-age stuff with a couple of studies on quantum physics that only tangentially supported the claims being made.

However, I was very pleasantly surprised. The evidence presented is accompanied by important information for evaluating its scientific usefulness (sample sizes, study designs) but still manages to explain everything without using statistics too tough for the layman to understand. There is a huge body experimental data presented in this book, but in such a way that you never lose sight of the big picture, and what makes each little study interesting and groundbreaking in its own right. The writing is clear, engaging, and even suspenseful. The data presented is mind-boggling and allows you to see just the edges, the hint of a shape that will be the scientific breakthroughs of the next century. Read this now so that you can say "I told you so" later.

[Jim George · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty deep stuff, I'm glad that I was preparing my mind back in the 60s and 70s! Our brain is not a storage medium, it is a receiving mechanism, our short and long term knowledge doesn't reside in our brains it is instead stored in the Zero Point Field. The universe is a vast dynamic cobweb of energy exchange from the ZPF and available to us. Consciousness at its most basic is coherent light and the physical world only exists in its concrete state while we are involved in it. If we are going to get energy out of the ZPF for space travel we must decouple from gravity, reduce inertia, or generate enough energy from the vacuum to overcome both. We share the same spirit and brain, there is a power that is unexplainable, an awe we must revere in the cosmos. There truly is a scientific spirituality thing going on out there and in here! I kind of get it - may the Force be with you!

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those books that will make you shake your head as you think about the power of prayer. An amazing account of scientifically proven experiences, that are further reinforced by events more recent.

The 30 days of prayer in Washington D.C. in support of peace, and the astounding result. Remote prayer for HIV patients, with more amazing results. But the ultimate take away is denomination was not the deciding factor. A must read for those doubtful of the power of your thoughts.The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it's telling that there are no negative reviews of this book here. It's an extremely interesting story about the grid of energy that connects everything on earth to everything else on earth, as well as to everything else in the universe. Sound like a lot to absorb? Well, it is, but it is done tastefully with some very compelling data that does not misrepresent itself. The data does not need to be inflated to be astounding; it is in fact the mere decimal of difference in the data that speaks to the amazing truth about this interconnectivity.

Please read this book. I don't know what will change when we all have read this book, but something will, I'm sure of it.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much technology that I didn't even realize existed for decades. I love her research. Mind opening. I was forever changed.

[Diana Stoyanova · Rating 4 out of 5]

Лин Мактагарт обяснява теорията на взаимосвързаността и квантовите събития по много достъпен и интригуващ начин. Тя борави с факти, използва примери и конкретни случки, което е прекрасен подход.  Лин Мактагарт се опитва да обясни привидно необяснимото чрез полето на нулевата точка или квантовия вакуум.
Освен електромагнитното излъчване, в Космоса има и друга форма на енергия. Тя обаче не е само в дълбокия космос, но и навсякъде около нас. Това е т.нар поле на нулевата точка или етерна енергия.


" Оказва се, че най- дребните частици материя  дори не са материя в познатата ни форма; дори не са определено нещо [...] Но най- значимото е, че тези субатомни частици нямат никакво значение в изолация, а само ВЪЕ ВРЪЗКА С ВСИЧКО ДРУГО [...] Вселената може да се разбере само като динамична мрежа от взаимовръзки. "

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" В днешно време все повече изследователи постепенно започват да стигат до идеята, че освен електромагнитното излъчване, в дълбините на космоса има и друга форма на енергия. Нещо повече, тя не е само в дълбокия космос, но и, както се казва, много близо – около нас. Някои хора я наричат нейната енергия „нулевата точка“, но ние можем просто да я наречем „етерна енергия“.

Трябва да се отбележи, че теоретичният модел на тази „нулева точка“ е изчислен още през 1948 г. от холандския физик Х. Казимир, предсказвайки по този начин съществуването на „квантов вакуум“. Но в тези години на практика не е било възможно да се потвърдят или опровергаят теоретичните изчисления на този учен поради несъвършенството на наличното тогава научноизследователско оборудване.
И така, едва през 1997 г. научната мисъл е достигнала до създаването на необходимото оборудване за провеждане на експерименти в тази област. Трябва да се отбележи, че в резултат на тези експерименти теоретичните изчисления на Казимир бяха потвърдени от наблюдаваните резултати с точност над 99%. Резултатът от тези експерименти е доказателство за съществуването на „квантов вакуум“ или енергия с „нулева точка“.
Ето защо сега основните спорове между учените вече не са за съществуването на енергийното поле „нулева точка“, а за това колко енергия съдържа. И изчисленията на различни учени значително се различават. Някои от тях казват, че количеството на тази енергия, която се съдържа в пространството около нас с обем на кутия за обувки е достатъчно, за да взриви планетата, докато други твърдят, че ще е достатъчно само да свари яйце. "

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is by far one of the most important books I have read, and I think anyone should read.

As a yoga practitioner, and one who has gone through reiki training, my rational mind seeks more scientific substantiation of what the yogis, healers and spiritualists have known for thousands of years.

The field refers to the zero point field (ZPF), which is made up of the spaces between sub-atomic particles. At absolute zero, this field still emits energy. It is not a vacuum but a field that is constantly exchanging energy and information.

The author pulls together research done over the past 40-50 years showing that all discoveries together point towards a common direction:

-since an electron can either be a wave or a particle, everything exists in a field of possibility and potential until consciousness changes it either way
-that consciousness and intention can impact the physical world, which in turn also support the positive action of prayer and spiritual healing eg healing hands on the health of others
-due to the ZPF even ordinary humans can see from a distance, into the past and into the future
-the inter-connectedness of all things

Some of the experiments also show that the most effect influences happen when:

-we are in a relaxed state (meditation, biofeedback)
-there is reduced sensory input or physical activity
-when the right brain in functioning well
-if you believe
-and if you believe that everything is inter-connected

Research also shows that all living cells have photon emissions, so in fact we are really beings of light. The ZPF allows instant communication through resonance, not just to other cells in our body but to the rest of the world. In world and the universe, is in fact one big consciousness.

All these lend support to yoga, reiki, meditation, the Vedas, Christian prayer and laying of hands as well as the law of attraction.

In short, science is beginning to explain miracles. I feel so exonerated about what I have believed to be possible and possibly true. I am so excited to see what will unfold in years to come.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is ridiculously fascinating. And wonderfully heady. And very, very difficult to grok. What you may or may not know about me: I am enchanted (albeit still utterly mystified) by quantum mechanics. If Peter Vollhardt, my Organic Chemistry professor at UC Berkeley in 1989, had somehow managed to explain quantum mechanics a little more clearly at the time, the course of my life may very well have been different. I might be working in a weird little lab somewhere, investigating the Zero Point Field, which is what Lynne McTaggart explores in The Field.

What is the Zero Point Field? Even after reading this book, I’m not sure I can really explain it. In quantum physics, all microscopic objects vibrate because of quantum fluctuations. The energy created by these constant fluctuations of electromagnetic waves is the Zero Point Field. The ZPF is, in theory, the source of all energy and matter. All beings (consciousness) are connected to and in communication with one another through this field; our intention focuses this energy and creates the world around us. The act of observation is literally a creative act; our intention creates our reality. (Which, honestly, isn’t all that different from how I would define poetry, or any other genre of art.)

Call it global consciousness, call it qi, call it parapsychology, call it God…McTaggart’s book ranges widely, covering topics such as Einstein’s “spooky” action-at-a-distance, remote viewing, spiritual healers, ESP, homeopathy, prayer and how all of these apparently supernatural phenomena can be scientifically explained by the ZPF. The western world of science and medicine is finally catching up to where the rest of the world’s populations have been for centuries.

Does the consciousness of human beings have incredible powers—-to heal ourselves, to heal the world—-in a sense, to make it as we wish it to be? In the words of a certain poster on FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder’s wall: I want to believe.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very profound book! While there is a lot of scientific information and terms in here, it is very much worth reading. Science has never been my best subject, but still I continued to read, and learned a lot. My need for wanting to know, overpowered my discomfort with science terms. I only gave it 4 stars for those like me that may have a slight challenge with wrapping your brain around the science terminology. I have also picked up her The Power of Eight book, and it's written in much less complex terms for those who might want to go a less intense, yet still insightful and informational book.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating read! If you believe that there is an energy field that exists beyond human comprehension and want to see the scientific studies that are searching for and proving it exists, this is your book. There are so many fascinating studies regarding quantum physics here! This is one of the best books I have ever read on the reality of intentional and conscious living.

[mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Weaves together the scientific work done over the last 80 years which cumulatively goes a very long way to supporting New Age healings. Very eye opening to get such a clearer understanding of spontaneous recovery or telekinesis. Enjoy.

[Zy Marquiez · Rating 5 out of 5]

People see what they are prepared to see.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The most beautiful thing thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.”
– Albert Einstein

“To meet the challenge before us our notions of cosmology and of the general nature of reality must have room in them to permit a consistent account of consciousness. Vice versa, our notions of consciousness must have room in them to understand what it means for its content to be ‘reality as a whole.’ The two sets of notions together should then be such as to allow for an understanding as to how consciousness and reality are related.”
– David Bohm, Introduction to Wholeness and the Implicate Order

You ever read a book that completely upended your entire reality structure by quantum leaps and bounds? Probably not, and if so, probably not many, correct? Fortuitously, The Field, by investigative journalist Lynn McTaggart, is just one of those books.

The Field is not simply a great book because it allows individuals to see the latitude of reality from a much wider vantage point through the quantum vibrational field of life, but because it supports it with science. A lot of science.

Cataloging her personal journey into the exploration of how to show consciousness affects matter, Lynne McTaggart does an exemplary job of showing the science that supports the notion that physical matter reality can be profoundly affected by cohesive thoughts through the subatomic world that encompasses nonlocality.

McTaggart herself explains:

“Nonlocality shattered the very foundations of physics. Matter could no longer be considered separate. Actions did not have to have an observable cause over an observable space. Einstein’s most fundamental axiom wasn’t correct: at a certain level of matter, things could travel faster than the speed of light. Subatomic particles had no meaning in isolation but could only be understood in their relationships. The world, at its most basic, existed as a complex web of interdependent relationships, forever indivisible.”1

At first glance, the fact that physical matter reality can be affected by nonphysical matter might seem outlandish, even crazy, except this notion has been studied extensively and with surgical precision for quite some time.

In fact, researchers such as cellular biologist Bruce Lipton PhD, consciousness researcher and former NASA physicist Tom Campbell, psyhchoenergetic scientist and materials science and engineering professor at Stanford University, William A. Tiller PhD, and parapsychologist Dean Radin PhD who is Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), have each published books that deal with this very phenomenon from a variety of angles, and are highly suggested for those looking to delve deeper into the subject of how consciousness affects reality through the quantum field of life.

The importance of these studies cannot be overstated. In McTaggart’s own words, the implications from these consciousness studies:

“…suggested something far more profound. In the past, individuals had accidentally evidenced some ability – a premonition, a ‘past life’, a clairvoyant image, a gift for healing – which quickly was dismissed as a freak of nature or a confidence trick. The work of these scientist [cited] suggested that this was a capacity neither abnormal nor rare, but present in every human being. Their work hinted at human abilities beyond what we’d ever dreamed possible. We were far more than we realized. If we could understand this potential scientifically, we might learn how to systematically tap into it. This would vastly improve every area of our lives, from communication and self-knowledge to our interaction with our material world. Science would no longer reduce us to our lowest common denominator.”2

As well, how consciousness affects reality is also vital because the wide-ranging set of experiments researched and discussed by McTaggart:

“[have] helped validate alternative medicine, which has been shown to work empirically but has never been understood. If we could finally work out the science of medicine that treats human energy levels and the exact nature of the ‘energy’ that was being treated, the possibilities for improved health were unimaginable.”3

On just that line of thought, a stellar and incredibly empowering book discussing how individuals can improve their health through epigenetics and quantum biology has been written by researcher Sayer Ji, author of Regenerate – Unlocking Your Body’s Radical Resilience Through The New Biology.

Ji’s book takes the concept that McTaggart mentions, and extends it with ample evidence, hundreds of cited scientific sources in fact. I suggest those interested in taking back the reigns of their health in a very mindful and yet, truly time-tested way, delve deeply into Regenerate, because the book is the best book out there that merges epigenetics and health. But don’t take my word for it, take a look into it for yourself.

From any given vantage point, how consciousness affects matter is arguably the most powerful, and yet severely underrated subject in all media, even in alternative media. And yet, not only does the work of Lynne McTaggart touch upon consciousness’ ability to affect reality, but the works of every scientist and researcher cited as well.

In other words, how consciousness affects matter is not something abstruse to be relegated to fringe considerations, but a scientifically verifiable process that is not only awe-inspiring given the serious ramifications it portends for individuals and their latent abilities, but in how this shows the profound extent through which the quantum field of life can be significantly affected and how we are directly coupled to it by default. And every single individual on Earth has the power to affect the quantum field of life.

To truly understand the deeper implications of this, begin by delving into The Field, and you will not only being seeing the larger tapestry from which to view reality, but how the vibrational quantum zero-point field of energy is there for the taking, waiting to be employed by everyone.

And once you see that, you will see how your view of reality changes, allowing you to not only feel empowered, but to know you are empowered, and therefore act empowered.

Tossing one last stone into the well, I’ll leave you with the sage words from noted Nobel Prize Winner, Eugene P. Wigner PhD, that he wrote in a paper entitled: The Place of Consciousness in Modern Physics, wherein he discusses quantum physics and its future:

“It will remain remarkable, in what every way our future concepts may develop, that the very study of our external world led to the scientific conclusion that the content of the consciousness is the ultimate universal reality.”4

And what could be more real, than stepping into that reality, into your power, in its full breadth and scope?

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[1] Lynne McTaggart – The Field – The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe, pg. 11. Bold emphasis added.
[2] Ibid., pg. 225-226. Bold emphasis added.
[3] Ibid., pg. 226. Bold emphasis added.
[4] Quoted from Tom Campbell’s My Big T.O.E. – The Complete My Big TOE Trilogy Unifying Philosophy, Physics and Metaphysics, pg. 780. Bold emphasis added.

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Suggested Reading:

Regenerate: Unlocking Your Body's Radical Resilience through the New Biology by Sayer Ji of GreenMedInfo.com.

The Bond by Lynn McTaggart

The Intention Experiment by Lynn McTaggart

The Power of Eight: Harnessing the Miraculous Energies of a Small Group to Heal Others, Your Life, and the World by Lynn McTaggart

The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles by Bruce Lipton Ph.D

The Honeymoon Effect: The Science of Creating Heaven on Earth by Bruce Lipton Ph.D

Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future and a Way to Get There From Here by Bruce Lipton Ph.D

Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine by Candace B. Pert Ph.D

Why Love Matters: How affection shapes a baby's brain by Sue Gerhardt

My Big Toe: A Trilogy Unifying Philosophy, Physics, and Metaphysics: Awakening, Discovery, Inner Workings by Tom Campbell

[Adhityani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lynne McTaggart is a journalist who has bravely embarked on a quest to scientifically explain "the life force" that governs the universe. I have neither the necessary background nor am I well-read enough in this subject to scrutinize her findings, but her research seems to be solid and her arguments as well as critical analysis compelling. As someone who didn't start out as an expert on science, quantum physics to be precise, she has managed to extricate complex scientific findings and hypotheses and put them into a book for the ordinary reader. Using analogies and anecdotes, she made it easy for readers to follow her train of thought and made her conclusions seem plausible, if not, groundbreaking. Again, it is open to dispute whether her understanding of the subject is a scientifically acceptable one.

The audio book is narrated by the author herself. McTaggart is a fantastic reader who is very good at applying personal touches and paces her reading just right, so that listeners have an easy time following her train of thought and are given the space to digest her findings and conclusions. I am a terrible listener and audio books were never my thing yet this one is of the rare type that managed to capture my focus long enough for me to make sense of the arguments without having to replay them. Recommended.

[Michelle Desgagne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author goes to great lengths to introduce complex concepts in layman's terms to those of us who are not nor will ever be, Rocket Scientists! That said however several of these concepts are still tricky for most of us to absorb with the same zeal that the author presents them with. I loved the precept; Present the works of cutting edge science & scientists in readable and accessible language so that we can all be as excited about these new ground-breaking realities as the scientists themselves. I was excited & interested but the truth is the never-ending scientific prose just wore me down after about 2/3 the way through. I did finish this book but with significantly less enthusiasm then when I started. Still, it was a beautiful journey through seemingly endless possibilities...worth the effort.
I'm just about to begin the sequel-The Intention Experiment.

[Vince Dacosta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has changed our concept of the Universe. Lynne often says she is not a scientist, but she has collaborated with some of the best and effectively put their thoughts and discoveries into the public domain. I'll never forget reading her opening words: "We are poised on the brink of a revolution - a revolution as daring and profound as Einstein's discovery of relativity." She then went on to tell us about that revolution.

[Marcus Follin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many other reviews formulate the issues with the book better, so I will keep it short.
The author explores interesting concepts and theories, but a bit more nuance and a bit less enthusiasm would have made it better. More discussions on the metaphysical conceptions of religions would also have been great. That being said, it is well-written and interesting.

[Michael Grizer (He-Him) · Rating 1 out of 5]

I seriously thought about DNF'ing, but didn't want to be accused of excluding opinions I don't agree with. It's always good to read a book that looks at the world differently. A lot of the science is solid, and her theories are grounded in facts. But she jumps the shark at every opportunity, filling in the gaps in current knowledge with pseudo-scientific nonsense wrapped in fancy language.

[Kristiana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great collection of information, read & interesting experiments caried out by scientists.
Would be 4 starts, if it was a bit "dumbed" down for me. Was really struggling to keep up with everything. Had to switch over to an audio book half way through, just to finish it off.

[Nasos Kladakis · Rating 1 out of 5]

Half a star or no star might be better. Homeopathy is main stream science, magic water, “professional psychics” and other similar things. Waste of my time.

[Brian Sachetta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve got to admit, I’ve always had a hard time balancing spirituality and science. The two just seem to clash so much, in my mind. But after reading this one, I feel like I’m able to make much better sense of (and remedy) that conflict.

This one dives deep into quantum physics and the “zero point field” to suggest that there’s much more order and design to the universe than we may see on the surface. It leverages tons of research to make its case and really leaves you feeling like you just went to the best (and most practical) sermon you’ve ever been to.

I haven’t actually dug into any of the sources cited in this one, but I really didn’t feel like I needed to, either. Practically the whole book is a recounting of scientific studies and adventures; it feels like there’s very little that’s woo-woo or unaccounted for here. If you’re looking for an uplifting scientific read that restores your faith in something larger than yourself, definitely check this one out.

-Brian Sachetta
Author of “Get Out of Your Head”

[Spencer Linton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such an exciting look into how spirituality and the zero point field can fill in gaps in our weak understanding of science and consciousness. At times it was a bit convoluted, but I really enjoyed reading about the various counter scientists that exist and are trying to push our understanding to new levels. Felt invigorated and interconnected after reading it