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The Ten Worlds is a book which is as much about philosophy as it is about science.
The authors argue that everything in our life, including happiness, depends on our beliefs. They talk about what believing means and how the frequency with which a belief is stirred up causes us to react. This part of the book was fascinating for me.
The authors, then, talk about the ten worlds (from Buddhism) or life conditions that we are inhibiting at any particular moment. Each of these worlds (except the last one - Enlightenment) has a core delusion. Here, the authors delve into philosophy and intellectualization. Each world is described with dialogue between the two authors and one patient who mainly resides in that world. This made the book easily readable as well as interesting.
The authors end with a large section on Enlightenment and how to achieve it. Here again, we delve into some science and some philosophy.
Overall, the book was a nice read. It gave me a different perspective on how to view life. I don't think this book will help me become happier than I am but I am still glad that I read a different perspective on being happier.
Arc received from NetGalley
The authors argue that everything in our life, including happiness, depends on our beliefs. They talk about what believing means and how the frequency with which a belief is stirred up causes us to react. This part of the book was fascinating for me.
The authors, then, talk about the ten worlds (from Buddhism) or life conditions that we are inhibiting at any particular moment. Each of these worlds (except the last one - Enlightenment) has a core delusion. Here, the authors delve into philosophy and intellectualization. Each world is described with dialogue between the two authors and one patient who mainly resides in that world. This made the book easily readable as well as interesting.
The authors end with a large section on Enlightenment and how to achieve it. Here again, we delve into some science and some philosophy.
Overall, the book was a nice read. It gave me a different perspective on how to view life. I don't think this book will help me become happier than I am but I am still glad that I read a different perspective on being happier.
Arc received from NetGalley