Add the year 2012 to the long list of dates tagged as the critical time humanity faces either an apocalyptic end of days or a breathtaking spiritual renewal and rebirth of consciousness. Whether is this superstition or the truth is unknown. From superstition to religion the brain science of belief. An examination of the widely debated prediction that, based on the ancient mayans long count calendar, the world will end in the year 2012. Of course, in addition to its publishing division, the disinformation company also produces and distributes documentary films.
It often happens every april 15th in the us, just after people finish paying their income taxes. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. This list of books about skepticism is a skeptics library of works centered on scientific. Science or superstition featuring john major jenkins, daniel pinchbeck, alberto villoldo, robert bauval, jim marrs and graham hancock to debut on you guessed it december 21st, the winter solstice and the date exactly four years before the end of the mayan calendar. Science or superstition the overall documentary was a bit stale. Science or superstition 2009 12 out of 4 above average documentary gathers up experts, scientists and various others who all share their opinions on whats going to happen on december 21, 2012. Indeed, in this battle against the devil, the men see their greatest asset as science. The end of america also earns points for looking like an actual, professional documentary, unlike 2012. There is a lasting debate regarding the year 2012 phenomenon about whether it has a scientific basis behind it or it is merely a superstition. Once past the gatekeepers, the carnival barkers, and the marketing hype, one finds that the fundamental concepts revolving around 2012 are among the most vital in existence. Parks main target in the first part of his book is christianity, especially its creationist and socalled. Uniquely amongst a vast array of 2012 literature, this book features interviews with the leading expertsincluding graham hancock, john major jenkins, daniel pinchbeck and many othersand insightful, detailed analysis of the broad spectrum of opinion, debate, research and myth regarding the most compelling end times prediction of the 21st century.
The disinformation company abbreviated as disinfo was a privately held, limited american publishing company until 2012 when it was sold to red wheel weiserconari. It was pretty cool to see a movie about 2012 on the big screen but my experience was also escalated because it was the. The format is not one that we feel does justice to the book or the subject. Other argues that in december 21 2012 we are expected to transit from one to another dimension of life and then is predicted the end of the world as we know it. Apr 25, 2012 superstition and science are mutually conflicting words. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Besides the extensive library of new age books, dvds, cds, exquisite range of jewelry and semiprecious gem stones and crystals, sacred source is also known for its experienced team of psychic readers. The publisher of this book was the producer of the movie, and has made available a website of extensive information and resources and a historical and geological timeline and listing of books and films. December 21 2012 the end of the world superstition or truth. Countless books and websites, magazine articles and newspaper headlines debate its meaning, with enthusiasts in two camps.
Superstition rises out of the weak mind of the people and nurtured further by religion. Science or superstition, an actually pretty nifty little documentary that covers not only the mayan calendrical system, which ominously ends on that date, but also various other ancient traditions, all of which some of the experts all of whom seem to have written books, which are prominently featured. The science of superstition by bruce m hood, 9780061452659, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Science or superstition movie quotes rotten tomatoes. Talking heads discuss whether 2012 will bring a singular catastrophic event, a gradual transition to a higher level of consciousness, or nothing at all. Superstition refers to any belief or practice which is explained by supernatural causality, and is in contradiction to modern science. Science or superstition gives a good, balanced view of what might very well happen next year. The 2012 phenomenon is made up of a series of transformative events and eschatological beliefs. Science and superstition the definitive guide to the doomsday phenomenon book, 2009 by alexandra bruce. I have yet to watch this all the way through and i have attempted at least 5 times. Weiser books offers an entire spectrum of occult and esoteric subjects. What is possible is to meet time in some other way. The science of superstition covers many different kinds of magical thinking.
In fact, a 2010 study found that superstitions can sometimes work, because believing in something can improve performance on a task. European safety and reliability conference 2012 psam11 esrel 2012, at helsinki. And, whether youre a skeptic or believer, scientist or historian, there are some interesting facts in the new documentary 2012. On december 21, 2012, the mayan calendar ends, according to anthropologists and archaeologists. While there were many interesting facts presented, they were buried into monotonous and boring speakers that made ithard to focus. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Science or superstition featuring john major jenkins, daniel pinchbeck, alberto villoldo, robert bauval, jim marrs and. The red book implicitly represents risk as a quantity attached to a particular outcome or. Superstition in india refers to superstition prevalent in india. Dec 12, 2008 2012 science or superstition movie graham hancock is the author of the major international bestsellers the sign and the seal, fingerprints of the gods, supernatural and heavens mirror. Science in the vein of malcolm gladwells blink, mary roachs spook, and dan arielys predictably irrational, the science of superstition uses hard science to explain pervasive irrational beliefs and behaviors.
In the vein of malcolm gladwells blink, mary roachs spook, and dan arielys predictably irrational, the science of superstition uses hard science to explain pervasive irrational beliefs and behaviors. Producer gary baddeley recognized that interest in 2012 was on a fast track into the zeitgeist in 2007 and initiated the process of planning and producing 2012. Science or superstition featuring john major jenkins, daniel pinchbeck, alberto. In the book prediction of orions is claimed that in 2012 radical changes of electromagnetic field around the earth will happen such as the replacement of poles which will cause huge catastrophe. According to the algorithm taken from the book the bible code big asteroid will hit the earth in 2012. Science or superstition the definitive guide to the doomsday phenomenon. The 2012 meme has evolved beyond any debates about the relevance of the maya long count calendar to the lives of. Science or superstition part one the post2012 post. Aveni, robert bauval, walter cruttenden, benito vegas duran. His books have sold more than five million copies worldwide and have been translated into 27 languages.
Science or superstition, by the disinformation company, lacks the guilty pleasure quality of the late great planet earth. The definitive unauthorized guide to what the bleep do we know. Can we think about a barren woman with her children. The science and superstition of quantitative risk assessment. Science or superstition 2008 when there are people like thatwho created a calendar system of mindboggling complexity and accuracytell us that some great change is going to take place in our time and that it is a change from which humanity will emerge totally different, we need to take them seriously. Is the prediction for the 2012 science or superstition. Science or superstition, directed by nimrod erez, and does so with restraint and intelligence. Burnham, in how superstition won and science lost burnham, 1987, recognizes that ignorance and even wellintentioned social influences can adversely affect the progress of science and medicine. Science or superstion is, i believe, the best documentary film on this subject. Science or superstition does little except put the idea of a possible apocalypse out there like so many others have before. Science or superstition the definitive guide to the. But it is a ticklish job to sort out the ageold beliefs into superstitions and. From superstition to religion the brain science of. Science or superstition dvd, 2009 for sale online ebay.
Science or superstition by nimrod erez nimrod erez. Countless books, websites, magazine articles, and newspaper headlines. How much of what were hearing is science and how much is superstition. And one imagines that, just like the christians who. I have previously purchased and loved beyond the bleep. Countless books and websites, magazine articles and. Superstition science or superstition alexandra bruce the 2012 meme has evolved beyond any bruce the definitive guide to the doomsday phenomenon debates about the relevance of the maya long count calendar to the lives of contemporary human beings. History of all religions tells us that no religion has escaped from superstition.
Science or superstition, which consists of a bunch of talking heads, flatly shot on fuzzy video, intercut with computeranimated simulations and stock footage of ancient ruins. Science or superstition film disinfo group has put together an excellent documentary. What the moon said by gayle rosengren, the golden bough by james george frazer, god is not great. Mar 06, 2012 sacred source is a comprehensive personal development resource centre open to people from all walks of life. Createspace independent publishing platform, paperback, 2012. Synthia and my new book complete idiots guide to 2012 was published this week. Superstition generally refers to a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation.
The 2012 meme has evolved beyond any debates about the relevance of the maya long count calendar to the lives of contemporary. Superstition and science are mutually conflicting words. Collecting input from noted authors, anthropologists and professors, erez and company strive to determine if the calendar portends a time of great. Many scientist are saying it could be the end of the world while others speculate that perhaps its just the end of a certain way of living. Red wheelweiser imprints include conari press which publishes titles on spirituality, personal growth, relationships to parenting, and social issues.
Of course, in addition to its publishing division, the. The day of its release we received a request to make a documentary for the u. Science or superstition available in dvd ship this item temporarily out of stock online buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Science and humanity continue to battle superstition and tradition. The 2012 meme has evolved beyond any debates about the relevance of the maya long count calendar to the lives of contemporary human beings. This book will prove instrumental in spreading his revolutionary thoughts and awakening the people from their religious stupor. According to the mayan calendar, year 2012 has been prophesied as the end of the world. In 2012, ill be 42 years old as douglas adams said, 42 is the ultimate answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything. I have been aware of the book since before its publication because i follow pretty regularly with facebook. December 21st 2012 will initiate a scientific revolution based on psychological science, rather than an end of the world.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. For instance, disinformation author graham hancocks bestselling book fingerprints of the gods was one of the first to focus on the mayan calendar and its end date in 2012, and will be one of the bases for the roland emmerich movie. The science issue presents an intriguing exploration of the intersections of poetry and science through works by poet scientists from fields encompassing astrophysics and quantum mechanics to geology, botany, ornithology, and marine biology and other related works. It also owned disnformation books, which focused on current affairs titles and. Collecting input from noted authors, anthropologists. On 10 march 2012, sanal edamaruku investigated a socalled miracle in vile parle, where a jesus. Science or superstition sacred source crystal blog. The declaration 2012 is a theoretical proposition for new constitution of the global community, that comes from a secret person in taiwan. Science or superstition dvd, 2009 at the best online prices at ebay.
This fact has given rise to countless books and websites, magazine articles and newspaper headlines debating its meaning, with enthusiasts in. Instead, it is a thoughtful examination of the different views and opinions on what lays in store for. December 21 2012 the end of the world superstition or. According to the declaration 2012 or psychic science revolution, december 21st 2012 is a great day for mankind. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 2012. Pdf the science and superstition of quantitative risk assessment.
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