Physics & Consciousness


The Self-Aware Universe

This is my favorite book on the nature of consciousness. Amit Goswami explores Monistic Idealism, a philosophy that places consciousness over the physical world, which is merely the manifest form of said consciousness.

The Elegant Universe

This is one of the best attempts of a brainy physicist to break things down into layman’s terms that I’ve encountered. That’s not to say it’s an easy read. There is also a great PBS series and a DVD based on this book.
The Dreaming Universe
The Dreaming Universe

Another great book exploring the connection of physics and consciousness.
The Dimensional Structure of Consciousness
The Dimensional Structure of Consciousness

Sam Avery writes a very compelling argument for a physical basis to immaterialism

Politics
Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins Confessions of an Economic Hitman
John Perkins gives an excellent account of his time serving as an “Economic Hit Man” or EHM. His job was to cook the books to present an economic forecast that would convince the rulers of countries to build huge infrastructure projects that they couldn’t afford, awarding the contracts to US companies. When the countries inevitably couldn’t pay off the loans, the henchmen from the World Bank and IMF would come in and advise the leaders on things such as how to use their UN votes. Very compelling reading.
Freedom in Chains by James Bovard
Freedom in Chains

James Bovard presents a compelling argument against Statism and cites some wonderful bits of history that seem to have fallen out of public recollection.
Rule by Secrecy
Rule by Secrecy

However far one is willing to extend belief to some of theories put forth in this highly detailed and exhaustively researched manuscript, the versions of events presented here often ring closer to home than the highly sanitised version promulgated by most textbooks and the popular media. Certainly an eye-opening book.

Reality Manipulation

Psybermagick

Psybermagick: Advanced Ideas in Chaos Magick

Peter Carroll moves beyond the basic principals of Chaos Magick theory covered in his previous works and presents some original and compelling essays.
Condensed Chaos
Condensed Chaos

Phil Hine delivers one of the most concise texts on modern magical theory.
Creating Magickal Entities
Creating Magickal Entities

A fantastic resource for those new to servitor creation but also offers some refreshing techniques for the experienced.

The Multiverse
The Teachings of Don Juan
The Teachings of Don Jaun: A Yaqui way of Knowledge

The first of many excellent books by Carlos Castenada describing the nature of the Multiverse.

Alchemy
Tower of Alchemy
Tower of Alchemy

Though some purists may balk at the contents and methodolgy, Goddard presents a beautifully written work, the most enjoyable book on Alchemy I’ve encountered. A very practical work.
Initiation into Hermetics
Initiation into Hermetics

Franz Bardon’s timeless classic.





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