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A playful, mind-bending romp through the mechanics of consciousness and the holographic universe. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Stalking the wild pendulum.
- mind-expanding
- curious
- awe-inspiring
- trippy
- 01
The Trouble With Physics
Lee Smolin · 2006
A passionate, accessible critique of modern theoretical physics that challenges the scientific establishment and champions independent thought.
- 02
Sleep walkers
Arthur Koestler
A sweeping, philosophical journey through the minds of history's greatest astronomers, revealing the irrational and intuitive leaps that birthed modern science.
- 03
Reality Is Not What It Seems
Carlo Rovelli
A mind-expanding journey into the fundamental fabric of space, time, and reality itself.
- 04
The self-aware universe
Amit Goswami · 1993
A mind-bending exploration that bridges quantum physics and ancient mysticism to argue that consciousness creates reality.
- 05
A brief history of everything
Ken Wilber
A sweeping, conversational journey through the cosmos that bridges the gap between matter, mind, and spirit.
- 06
Chakras for beginners
David Pond
A gentle, grounding invitation to explore the energetic centers of the body and cultivate inner harmony.
- 07
The Holographic Universe
Michael Talbot · 1996
A mind-expanding journey that bridges the gap between quantum physics and ancient mysticism to redefine the fabric of reality.
- 08
Cosmos and Psyche
Richard Tarnas · 2005
A sweeping, deeply learned exploration of the hidden archetypal rhythms connecting human history to the cosmos.
- 09
Quantum psychology
Robert Anton Wilson · 1990
A playful, mind-expanding toolkit for hacking your own perception of reality and breaking free from linguistic traps.
- 10
Practising the Power of Now
Eckhart Tolle · 2001
A gentle, practical invitation to step out of the noise of your own mind and into the quiet clarity of the present moment.
- 11
The theory of everything
STEPHEN W. HAWKING · 2002
A mind-expanding journey to the very edges of human understanding, delivered with the clarity of a fireside chat.
- 12
From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds
Daniel C. Dennett
A sweeping, cerebral exploration of how mindless biological processes gave rise to the breathtaking complexity of human consciousness.











