"Conscious experience is not spooky or mysterious. It is part of the natural order."
— Kirkus Reviews
The Science of Energy
For nearly five centuries, the study of nature has operated under a single simplifying assumption: that the conscious observer can be excluded from the picture without cost. This volume traces the origin and consequences of that exclusion — through the history of natural philosophy, the revolutions of modern physics, and the living architecture of biological systems — showing what a complete account of reality truly requires.
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Pragda PressFirst Edition
Editorial Reviews
"Sattari offers an excellent and engaging overview of milestones and key discoveries in science, covering Newton, Einstein, Planck, and many others, and he explicates confounding concepts with clarity and drama... [He] effectively tees up his compelling metaphysical premise, that 'conscious experience is not spooky or mysterious. It is part of the natural order.'"
"Sattari delivers with an engaging blend of clarity and enthusiasm... What sets The Science of Energy apart is Sattari's ability to distill profound ideas into digestible insights, ensuring readers grasp the fundamental principles without getting lost in the intricacies of scientific jargon."
"The arguments by the author would prove a great topic of discussion among philosophers. Philosophy is a broad subject, and it's always interesting to see someone portray their views with evidence to back them up and not try to impose them on the readers. The author aims to educate, not convince you of his beliefs, which makes the book a good read."
Reader Reviews
"If you're curious about the mysteries of the universe but feel daunted by heavy science books, Sattari's The Science of Energy is a breath of fresh air. I picked it up hoping to get some new insights into big questions, and honestly, it delivered much more."
"I really enjoyed reading this book and am looking forward to the next two in the series. Lots of information to make you really think about yourself and the nature of reality."
"If you're curious about the mysteries of the universe but feel daunted by heavy science books, Sattari's The Science of Energy is a breath of fresh air. I picked it up hoping to get some new insights into big questions, and honestly, it delivered much more."
"I really enjoyed reading this book and am looking forward to the next two in the series. Lots of information to make you really think about yourself and the nature of reality."
"Fascinating, sharp, concise, The Science of Energy takes a few thousand years of humanity's understanding of reality and lays out the scientific basics in an unsparing, lucid account."
The Observer & Relativity
Reality is defined relative to the observer. Understanding this relationship is key to grasping the nature of existence.
Complementary Forces
Reality emerges through the interplay of apparent opposites: subject/object, continuous/discrete, measurable/immeasurable.
Relative & Universal Truth
Individual experience and universal laws are not contradictory but complementary aspects of reality.
The Power of Belief
Our beliefs shape our relative reality, making understanding truth essential to transforming experience.