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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
3/5 Stars
This book covers everything from how your brain functions to how you might transform yourself into a more divine version of yourself. It made me more thankful and positive, which is obviously a good thing. However, his claims are the only thing that put me off. He claims, among other things, that a man who meditated regularly was able to get rid of the warts on his arms. He looked all around his bed, but he was unable to locate the warts. In response to his question about the location of his warts, Dispenza says that they are now lost in quantum reality. This was kinda hard for me to believe. There are other claims that are too good to be true in addition to this one.
This book covers everything from how your brain functions to how you might transform yourself into a more divine version of yourself. It made me more thankful and positive, which is obviously a good thing. However, his claims are the only thing that put me off. He claims, among other things, that a man who meditated regularly was able to get rid of the warts on his arms. He looked all around his bed, but he was unable to locate the warts. In response to his question about the location of his warts, Dispenza says that they are now lost in quantum reality. This was kinda hard for me to believe. There are other claims that are too good to be true in addition to this one.
Interesting book that has lots of fascinating information of how the brain works and how we can work with it to change aspects of our lives.
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
I feel this book was more of a scientific way to explain the law of attraction theory, it has some good points which is always good to refresh yourself on and there's some mediation guidances you can follow along to at the end.
inspiring
medium-paced
There are some opinions that raise eyebrows, that the author doesn’t really get into. Then there are notions that I can get behind and have heard about. What this book did, is make me curious about his other publications. In the least, it made me think of my thoughts and actions. Serving as a good reminder, of being mindful of what one is projecting out into the world.
Admittedly, I didn't make it beyond the second chapter, but for good reason. The entire premise of the book breaks down when you see the massive flaw in Dispenza's understanding of quantum mechanics.
Basically, Dispenza argues that we can manipulate the matter and, therefore, the world around us through mere thought. His "scientific evidence" for this is a phenomenon from quantum physics known as the Observers Effect. In a nutshell, the Observers Effect states that the act of measuring, or observing, an event can actually alter the outcome of the event. It has been repeatedly observed at the quantum level as researchers have attempted to measure the location of individual electrons. Many in pop culture, including Dispenza, have incorrectly interpreted this to mean that our mere presence or the presence of our thoughts can affect the way matter behaves. He is mistaken.
What most likely happens in these experiments is a matter of measurement and instrumentation. The only instruments that we have available to us for measuring the results of an event require that we observe the event. That doesn't mean that we have to physically observe it with our own eyes (the Observers Effect has been recorded by equipment even if no one is around to watch), it simply means that the event must be observed through some form of light waves. We cannot know what happened if we do not "hit" the event with light in order to observe and make a measurement. In the case of atomic and quantum particles, the mere act of "hitting" them with light requires that photons are introduced to the particles under consideration. These particles are so small that interaction with photons causes them to behave differently than they would have behaved otherwise. Basically, if you shoot a photon at an electron, it is so small that the photon will "bounce" off the electron and change its course. It has nothing to do with our thoughts exerting some sort of telekinetic force on the electron. The author's claim and, consequently, the rest of the book are bogus.
Basically, Dispenza argues that we can manipulate the matter and, therefore, the world around us through mere thought. His "scientific evidence" for this is a phenomenon from quantum physics known as the Observers Effect. In a nutshell, the Observers Effect states that the act of measuring, or observing, an event can actually alter the outcome of the event. It has been repeatedly observed at the quantum level as researchers have attempted to measure the location of individual electrons. Many in pop culture, including Dispenza, have incorrectly interpreted this to mean that our mere presence or the presence of our thoughts can affect the way matter behaves. He is mistaken.
What most likely happens in these experiments is a matter of measurement and instrumentation. The only instruments that we have available to us for measuring the results of an event require that we observe the event. That doesn't mean that we have to physically observe it with our own eyes (the Observers Effect has been recorded by equipment even if no one is around to watch), it simply means that the event must be observed through some form of light waves. We cannot know what happened if we do not "hit" the event with light in order to observe and make a measurement. In the case of atomic and quantum particles, the mere act of "hitting" them with light requires that photons are introduced to the particles under consideration. These particles are so small that interaction with photons causes them to behave differently than they would have behaved otherwise. Basically, if you shoot a photon at an electron, it is so small that the photon will "bounce" off the electron and change its course. It has nothing to do with our thoughts exerting some sort of telekinetic force on the electron. The author's claim and, consequently, the rest of the book are bogus.
Could not un-recommend this enough. Very manipulative pseudo-science. The author pushes an "us vs. them" narrative from the very start of the book and promises to teach his adepts how to become "divine creators." (This is a direct quote.) Everything about this rings alarm bells in my mind.
Just take a moment and think: what professional mental health practitioner (even an "outside the box" thinker) would tell their audience, which potentially includes people with delusions of grandeur, that they can control reality itself with their thoughts? In what world is that a responsible message?
The reason this is so successful is that it goes further than psychology would ever go by completely disregarding the ethical limits psychology self-imposes on itself and all established health and safety guidelines. It's that extra mile that's so appealing to readers who are frustrated with the standard medical treatments they've received. And it doesn't hurt that he calls his readers divine every goddamn page. You think we don't all want to be called special? Of course, OF COURSE, this book is widely read. You know what happens when someone calls me special? My critical thinking goes out the window. And I'm betting yours does too. Don't fall for it.
Just take a moment and think: what professional mental health practitioner (even an "outside the box" thinker) would tell their audience, which potentially includes people with delusions of grandeur, that they can control reality itself with their thoughts? In what world is that a responsible message?
The reason this is so successful is that it goes further than psychology would ever go by completely disregarding the ethical limits psychology self-imposes on itself and all established health and safety guidelines. It's that extra mile that's so appealing to readers who are frustrated with the standard medical treatments they've received. And it doesn't hurt that he calls his readers divine every goddamn page. You think we don't all want to be called special? Of course, OF COURSE, this book is widely read. You know what happens when someone calls me special? My critical thinking goes out the window. And I'm betting yours does too. Don't fall for it.
A lot of things together: psychology (cognitive and behavioural), quantum physics, yoga, meditation and buddhism. All together to help you becoming a better person and overcome your problems.
Interesting.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND HAY HOUSE FOR THE PREVIEW
Interesting.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND HAY HOUSE FOR THE PREVIEW
Dispenza explora, en este libro, una teoría acerca del funcionamiento de la psiquis humana y su repercusión en el mundo sensorial a partir de una fuerte base científica que es desarrollada a lo largo de los capítulos con un lenguaje bastante específico pero también bastante claro para hacerlo accesible. Mediante el estudio de la neuroplasticidad y prácticas como la meditación propone un cambio mental que se traduce en un cambio de la realidad misma.
A diferencia de otros textos, no se rige en términos únicamente teóricos sino que incluye técnicas de meditación y meditaciones guiadas para los principiantes en el tema lo que es una virtud a su favor. Sin embargo, no sé si esto compensa el que es su defecto fundamental: la extensión, lo redundante que llega a resultar para trasmitir un mensaje que podría haberse resumido mucho más sin perder por ello efectividad.
A diferencia de otros textos, no se rige en términos únicamente teóricos sino que incluye técnicas de meditación y meditaciones guiadas para los principiantes en el tema lo que es una virtud a su favor. Sin embargo, no sé si esto compensa el que es su defecto fundamental: la extensión, lo redundante que llega a resultar para trasmitir un mensaje que podría haberse resumido mucho más sin perder por ello efectividad.