Gary Zukav (born 17 October 1942) is an American author covering the topics of physics and spirituality. He has produced four consecutive New York Times Best Sellers.

Quotes

The Dancing Wu Li Masters (1979)

  • Summary of the new physics and the old physics: (p.41)
Newtonian PhysicsQuantum Mechanics
Can picture itCannot picture it
Based on ordinary sense perceptionsBased on behavior of sub-atomic particles and systems not directly observable
Describes things; individual objects in space and their changes in timeDescribes statistical behavior of systems
Predicts eventsPredicts possibilities
Assumes an objective reality 'out there'We cannot observe something without changing it
Claims to be based on 'absolute truth'; the way that nature really is 'behind the scenes'Claims only to correlate experience correctly
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