Fred Alan Wolf (born December 3, 1934) is a theoretical physicist and writer on the subjects of quantum physics, consciousness, and their relationship. He is a science popularizer on the Discovery Channel, and has authored a number of books.[1] His theories about the interrelation of consciousness and quantum physics have been described in a Newsweek editorial as "on the fringes of mainstream science."[2]
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Biography
Wolf's interest in physics began as a child when he viewed a newsreel depicting the world's first atomic explosion.[3] Wolf received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from UCLA in 1963 and began researching the field of high atmospheric particle behavior following a nuclear explosion.[3]
Dr. Wolf has appeared as the resident physicist on the Discovery Channel program The Know Zone, was a participant in the PBS series Closer to Truth,[4] and has appeared on radio talk shows and television shows across the United States and abroad.[3] Wolf also appeared in the films What the#$*! Do We Know!? (2004),[5] The Secret (2006) and Spirit Space (2008).[6] He has lectured on subjects related to quantum physics and consciousness since the 1960s, often under the name Dr. Quantum or Captain Quantum[2]. He is also featured in the documentary about the Dalai Lama entitled Dalai Lama Renaissance,[7].
His book "Taking the Quantum Leap: The New Physics for Nonscientists" won the National Book Award as science paperback for 1980 from the National Book Foundation.[8]
Wolf has taught at San Diego State University, the University of Paris, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the University of London, and Birkbeck College.[9]
Bibliography
Wolf has published a number of books, including:[10]
- Choice Points (with Loren B. Mead & Ruth Libbey) (1980) Alban Institute, 1980
- Space-Time and Beyond (1982, with Bob Toben and Jack Sarfatti) Paperback by Bantam; (July 1, 1983) ISBN 055326656X, ISBN 978-0553266566
- Mind and the New Physics (1985) Heinemann ISBN 0434877700, 9780434877706
- Taking the Quantum Leap: The New Physics for Nonscientists (1982) Harper Perennial (Revised edition January 25, 1989) ISBN 0060963107, ISBN 978-0060963101
- Star Wave: Mind, Consciousness and Quantum Physics (1984) Harper Perennial (Revised edition January 25, 1989) ISBN 0060963107, ISBN 978-0060963101
- The Body Quantum: The New Physics of Body, Mind and Health (1986) Macmillan Pub Co ISBN 0026308908, ISBN 978-0026308908
- Parallel Universes: The Search for Other Worlds (1988) Simon & Schuster (Reprint edition February 15, 1990) ISBN 0671696017, ISBN 978-0671696016
- The Eagle's Quest: A Physicist's Search for Truth in the Heart of the Shamanic World (1991) Touchstone (Reprint edition November 1, 1992) ISBN 0671792911, ISBN 978-0671792916
- The Dreaming Universe : A Mind-Expanding Journey Into the Realm Where Psyche and Physics Meet (1994) Simon & Schuster ISBN 0671749463, ISBN 978-0671749460
- The Spiritual Universe: One Physicists Vision of Spirit, Soul, Matter, and Self (1996) Published by Simon & Schuster. (Moment Point Press; 2Rev Ed edition October 1, 1998) ISBN 0966132718, ISBN 978-0966132717[11]
- Mind into Matter: A New Alchemy of Science and Spirit (2000) Moment Point Press ISBN 0966132769, ISBN 978-0966132762
- Matter Into Feeling: A New Alchemy of Science and Spirit (2002) Moment Point Press ISBN 193049100X, 9781930491007
- The Yoga of Time Travel: How the Mind Can Defeat Time (2004) Quest Books ISBN 083560828X, ISBN 978-0835608282[12]
- The Little Book of BLEEPS by William Arntz and Betsy Chasse (November 2004) (Wolf contributor/interviewed) Captured Light Distribution ISBN 0976107406, ISBN 978-0976107408
- Dr. Quantum's Little Book of Big Ideas: Where Science Meets Spirit (2005) Moment Point Press ISBN 1930491085, ISBN 978-1930491083
- What the BLEEP Do We Know!? - Discovering the Endless Possibilities For Altering Your Everyday Reality by William Arntz, Betsy Chasse & Mark Vincente (November 1, 2005) (Wolf contributor/interviewed) HCI ISBN 075730334X, ISBN 978-0757303340
- Dr. Quantum in the Grandfather Paradox (with Etan Boritzer) (2007) Elora Media ISBN 0978681339, ISBN 9780978681333
Discography
- Dr. Quantum Presents: A User's Guide To Your Universe (2005)
Sounds True Audio CD (ISBN 978-1591793489) - Dr. Quantum Presents: Meet the Real Creator—You! (2005) Sounds True Audio CD (ISBN 978-1-59179-380-9)
- Dr. Quantum Presents: Do-It-Yourself Time Travel (2008) Sounds True Audio CD (ISBN 978-1-59179-946-7)
Filmography
- What the#$*! Do We Know!? (2004) Lord of the Wind Films, LLC
- What the BLEEP – Down the Rabbit Hole - Quantum Edition Multi-Disc DVD Set (2006) Lord of the Wind Films, LLC
- The Secret (2006) Prime Time Productions
- Dalai Lama Renaissance (2007) Wakan Films
- Spirit Space (2008) WireWerks Digital Media Productions
See also
References
- ^ "Australian Broadcasting Corporation biographical sketch". ABC Online. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/newdimensions/stories/1999/59258.htm. Retrieved 2007-02-27.
- ^ "Decoding 'The Secret'". MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17314883/site/newsweek/page/4/. Retrieved 2007-02-27.
- ^ a b c Wolf, Fred Alan. "Welcome to the Parallel Universes of Dr. Fred Alan Wolf AKA Dr. Quantum". http://www.fredalanwolf.com/#AK.
- ^ Dr. Fred Alan Wolf, participant in Closer to Truth
- ^ "What the Bleep? website". http://www.whatthebleep.com/.
- ^ "Spirit Space website". http://www.spiritspacemovie.com/.
- ^ "Dalai Lama Renaissance Documentary Film website". http://www.dalailamafilm.com/.
- ^ "National Book Awards". http://www.nationalbook.org/nbawinners1980.html.
- ^ "www.fredalanwolf.com/#AK". http://www.fredalanwolf.com/#AK.
- ^ "Biography of Fred Alan Wolf at What is Enlightenment? magazine". http://www.wie.org/bios/fred-alan-wolf.asp.
- ^ [1] review of "The Spiritual Universe: One Physicists Vision of Spirit, Soul, Matter, and Self" by Lawrence B. Crowell , Committee for Skeptical Inquiry online, publishers of "Skeptical Inquirer." viewed Feb. 26, 2007
- ^ "The Yoga For Time And Travel review in Times of India". Time of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/SUNDAY_SPECIALS/Book_Mark/The_Yoga_For_Time_And_Travel/articleshow/1676000.cms. Retrieved 2007-02-27.
External links
- Wolf's website
- Wolf's weblog
- Video of Fred Alan Wolf with the Dalai Lama during filming of the documentary "Dalai Lama Renaissance"
- Biography of Wolf
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