Dutta guru is one such deity invented about just 450 years ago, in maharashtra. Will it be a global apocalypse that wipes out the entire human race, or perhaps a rebirth of consciousness that leads to an exciting new era for all of humankind. All formats available for pc, mac, ebook readers and other mobile devices. Common was the adamant proscription of all negative thinking if i. 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. Apocalyptic films explore 2012 end of world prediction films, books and internet sites glom onto endofworld mania as 2012 nears. After a serious cancer diagnosis in 2010, i was taken aback by the flood of advice i received based on superstition. Countless books and websites, magazine articles and newspaper headlines debate its meaning, with enthusiasts in 2 camps. Science or superstition by nimrod erez nimrod erez. 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. 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.
Aveni, robert bauval, walter cruttenden, benito vegas duran. But if it does we can see the debate of the coming year 2012 phenomenon as being a superstition or a science. Richard dawkinss childfriendly endorsement of science is both enlightening and controversial. This list isnt strictly part of my regular list of science books lists, but hey, its boxing day and we should all be a little extra selfindulgent and buy ourselves. Countless books and websites, magazine articles and newspaper headlines debate its meaning, with enthusiasts in two camps. List of books and articles about superstition online. Large selection and many more categories to choose from. The 2012 meme has evolved beyond any debates about the relevance of the maya. Instead of relying on myth and superstition, we can think about dopamine and dissent, the right hemisphere and. The december 21, 2012 doomsday derives from the maya long count calendar.
I have been aware of the book since before its publication because i. And one imagines that, just like the christians who. One new film that offers an alternative perspective and puts the fearbased hype to rest is 2012. The end of america also earns points for looking like an actual, professional documentary, unlike 2012. Delve into the many mysteries, theories and hypotheses that swirl about this longprophesied day with 2012. Bruce macfarlane hood is a canadianborn british experimental psychologist who specialises. Countless books and websites, magazine articles and. From a new look at our oceans to stunning wildlife photography, robin mckie rounds up the years best science books. This documentary examines all the theories that have led some people to believe the end of the world is near and speaks to the. 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. This fact has given rise to countless books and websites, magazine articles and newspaper headlines debating its meaning, with enthusiasts in. Science or superstition movie spiritual media blog.
The end date of the sophisticated long count calendar created by the ancient maya in central america. Science and superstition the definitive guide to the doomsday phenomenon book, 2009 by alexandra bruce. Mayan natural rhythms to prepare for 2012, easing our way through a. 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. Science or superstition thankfully does not include professional debunkers, scientific or otherwise, and the word nonsense is not even heard once during the film, yet, while i am supportive of the ideas discussed, a bit more controversy would have livened up the proceedings including discussion of biblical prophecy, crop circles, ufos. Red wheelweiser imprints include conari press which publishes titles on spirituality, personal growth, relationships to parenting, and social issues.
This compelling and definitive documentary brings to life the fascinating debate on the 2012 phenomenon through riveting interviews with leading experts, illuminating cosmic footage from nasa and eyepopping cgi. 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. Most of the hindu mythological stories are based on superstition. The years best science fiction crosses galaxies and genres.
The science of superstition covers many different kinds of magical thinking. An examination of the widely debated prediction that, based on the ancient mayans long count calendar, the world will end in the year 2012. Science or superstition dvd movie video at cd universe, december 21, 2012 the end date of the long count calendar created by the ancient maya, books and. What the moon said by gayle rosengren, the golden bough by james george frazer, god is not great. An examination of the widely debated prediction that. Weiser books offers an entire spectrum of occult and esoteric subjects. The 2012 meme has evolved beyond any debates about the relevance of the maya long count calendar to the lives of contemporary human beings. Science or superstition the definitive guide to the.
Science or superstition the definitive guide to the doomsday phenomenon. The superstition that numbers repeated thrice may be unlucky or lucky in their own way may or may not have merit in any particular instance. Countless books and websites, magazine articles and newspaper headlines. Science or superstition play movie chapters extras palenque tour 2012 and. The interpretation of the dates significance is based on ancient maya belief that the end of a bak tun cycle signifies the end of a world age and the beginning of a new one. Discover librarianselected research resources on superstition from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 2012. Science or superstition does little except put the idea of a possible apocalypse out there like so many others have before. 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. In 2012, hood published his second popular science book the self illusion. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Full length documentary with alberto villoldo, alexandra bruce, alonso mendez, benito vegas duran, cosmology, daniel pinchbeck, douglas rushkoff, gary baddeley, graham hancock, jim marrs, john anthony west, john major jenkins, lawrence e.
Science or superstition sacred source crystal blog. Opinion illness and superstition the new york times. 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. 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. The book tackles how the human brain generates superstitious beliefs. Why there is no you inside your head published under the alternative title.