Robert Lanza

Observer, by Robert Lanza and Nancy Kress is a slick, modern, hard science fiction standalone medical thriller, combining classic Robin Cook with the hard edge of Black Mirror and Altered Carbon. After neurosurgeon Caro Soames-Watkins's career has gone down in flames, she receives a strange job offer from Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sam Watkins, a great uncle she barely knows, and desperation overcomes any suspicions. Watkins's mysterious medical facility conducts research into the nature of consciousness, reality, and life after death. Two obstacles stand in his way: an intel leak and his failing body may not last long enough for the tech to be ready. As danger mounts, Caro finds more than she bargained for: murder, love, and a deep disturbing look into the nature of reality.

"A startling, fascinating novel." - Kim Stanley Robinson, New York Times bestselling author If we can alter the structure of reality, should we? In Observer, scientist Robert Lanza, one of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People," is joined by Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author Nancy Kress to confront the space between biology and consciousness. Dr. Caroline Soames-Watkins's star has been on the rise. But when she accuses a superior of sexual misconduct, the Twitterstorm that follows upends her career. With few professional options and an impoverished sister with a disabled child to support, Caro is willing to consider a mysterious proposal from her great-uncle, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Samuel Watkins. Sam Watkins has invested untold sums of money to build a medical facility in the Caribbean. But he is very sick and in urgent need of a surgeon to perform a unique procedure developed at his island compound. The procedure isn't for the cancer surely killing him. It is to offer new life of a truer kind. Helped in his mission by the eminent physicist George Weigert and the young, charismatic tech entrepreneur Julian Dey, Sam has gone far beyond curing the body to develop a technology that could solve the riddle of mortality for the soul. Though wary of the project's secret aims, Caro signs on for the chance to secure a future for her sister and herself. What she encounters is something so much more profound than she ever could have anticipated. It will put her on the precipice of a humanity-altering discovery. It will lead her to a level of interpersonal connection that she thought was only for others. And it will throw her into a kind of danger she never imagined. Joining a fascinating and relatable cast of characters with a mind-expanding journey to the very edges of science, Observer will thrill you, inspire you, and lead you to think about life and the power of the imagination in startling new ways.

What if life isn't just a part of the universe . . . what if it determines the very structure of the universe itself? The theory that blew your mind in Biocentrism and Beyond Biocentrism is back, with brand-new research revealing the startling truth about our existence. What is consciousness? Why are we here? Where did it all come from—the laws of nature, the stars, the universe? Humans have been asking these questions forever, but science hasn't succeeded in providing many answers—until now. In The Grand Biocentric Design, Robert Lanza, one of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People," is joined by theoretical physicist Matej Pavšic and astronomer Bob Berman to shed light on the big picture that has long eluded philosophers and scientists alike. This engaging, mind-stretching exposition of how the history of physics has led us to Biocentrism—the idea that life creates reality-takes readers on a step-by-step adventure into the great science breakthroughs of the past centuries, from Newton to the weirdness of quantum theory, culminating in recent revelations that will challenge everything you think you know about our role in the universe. ?This book offers the most complete explanation of the science behind Biocentrism to date, delving into the origins of the memorable principles introduced in previous books in this series, as well as introducing new principles that complete the theory. The authors dive deep into topics including consciousness, time, and the evidence that our observations-or even knowledge in our minds-can affect how physical objects behave. The Grand Biocentric Design is a one-of-a-kind, groundbreaking explanation of how the universe works, and an exploration of the science behind the astounding fact that time, space, and reality itself, all ultimately depend upon us.

What if life isn't just a part of the universe . . . what if it determines the very structure of the universe itself? The theory that blew your mind in Biocentrism and Beyond Biocentrism is back, with brand-new research revealing the startling truth about our existence. What is consciousness? Why are we here? Where did it all come from—the laws of nature, the stars, the universe? Humans have been asking these questions forever, but science hasn't succeeded in providing many answers—until now. In The Grand Biocentric Design, Robert Lanza, one of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People," is joined by theoretical physicist Matej Pavšic and astronomer Bob Berman to shed light on the big picture that has long eluded philosophers and scientists alike. This engaging, mind-stretching exposition of how the history of physics has led us to Biocentrism—the idea that life creates reality-takes readers on a step-by-step adventure into the great science breakthroughs of the past centuries, from Newton to the weirdness of quantum theory, culminating in recent revelations that will challenge everything you think you know about our role in the universe. ?This book offers the most complete explanation of the science behind Biocentrism to date, delving into the origins of the memorable principles introduced in previous books in this series, as well as introducing new principles that complete the theory. The authors dive deep into topics including consciousness, time, and the evidence that our observations-or even knowledge in our minds-can affect how physical objects behave. The Grand Biocentric Design is a one-of-a-kind, groundbreaking explanation of how the universe works, and an exploration of the science behind the astounding fact that time, space, and reality itself, all ultimately depend upon us.

”Vi är medvetna, och vi befinner oss i en situation som vi kallar universum.” – Robert Lanza I Robert Lanzas första bok Biocentrism presenterades biocentrismens svar på några av vetenskapens största frågor: – hur uppstod universum? – varför är fysikens lagar perfekt anpassade för att främja liv? – hur kommer det sig att partiklar påverkas av att någon observerar dem? – vad är medvetande? – vad händer när vi dör? I Ett levande universum går Robert Lanza ännu djupare in i dessa frågor och presenterar dem på ett pedagogiskt sätt med förtydligande illustrationer. Boken kan läsas som ett komplement till den första boken, eller fristående. Enligt biocentrismen existerar ingen verklighet utanför den medvetna observatören – tid och rum är endast sinnets verktyg för livsupplevelse. Det är alltså livet självt som genom medvetande skapar universum – inte tvärt om. I den här boken får vi följa med på en omvälvande resa genom forskning och filosofi där vi möter nya tankar som vänder upp ner på våra föreställningar om tid, rum, medvetande, liv och död. Dr Robert Lanza har utforskat naturvetenskapen i över fyrtio år, och han anses som en av världens främsta forskare. Han är för närvarande vetenskaplig chef vid Advanced Cell Technology och biträdande professor vid Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Lanza har tillsammans med Bob Berman, den mest lästa astronomen i världen, tagit fram biocentrismen – en revolutionerande ny bild av universum. Ur boken:"Det finns ingenting ’där ute’, bortom den verklighet som sinnet skapar. Eller, om det gjorde det, skulle det vara ytterligt mystiskt och oupplevt, och absolut inte den värld av bilar och träd som vi ser. Allt vi vet, och kan veta, finns i vårt eget sinne och den information som hjärnan bearbetar. Om detta känns omöjligt att acceptera, kom då ihåg att om det fanns något förstadium till färgerna, ljuset och 3D-djupet i den värld vi ser, så skulle det bara vara tomma, magnetiska och elektriska fält, eftersom det är vad ljus i själva verket är.”

Nya upptäckter inom kvantmekanik och biologi tvingar oss att ifrågasätta den rådande uppfattningen om vårt universums ursprung och struktur. Partiklar beter sig inte som förväntat, utan verkar anpassa sig till en medveten betraktare. Och medvetandet framstår som ett större mysterium än någonsin, trots en utförlig kartläggning av hjärnan. Biocentrismen erbjuder en förklaringsmodell som placerar liv och medvetande i centrum av universums existens, hellre än att se dem som slumpmässiga företeelser. Enligt denna teori finns ingen fysisk verklighet alls utanför den medvetna betraktaren. Genom djupgående motiveringar och logiska argument erbjuder Robert Lanza svar på några av den moderna vetenskapens största mysterier, såsom universums uppkomst, observatörens betydelse, medvetandets natur och funktion, och varför fysikens lagar tillsynes är perfekt anpassade för att främja liv. Slutligen berör han den stora frågan: vad är döden? ”Våra aktuella teorier om den fysiska världen fungerar inte, och kan aldrig fås att fungera, förrän de tar hänsyn till livet och medvetandet.” – ROBERT LANZA Dr Robert Lanza har utforskat naturvetenskapen i över fyrtio år, och han anses som en av världens främsta forskare. Han är för närvarande vetenskaplig chef vid Advanced Cell Technology och biträdande professor vid Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Lanza har tillsammans med Bob Berman, den mest lästa astronomen i världen, tagit fram biocentrismen – en revolutionerande ny bild av universum. Robert Lanza har utsetts av TIME till ”en av världens hundra mest inflytelserika personer” och av FORTUNE till ”en av världens femtio främsta tänkare". ”Ett helt nytt perspektiv på ett gammalt existentiellt problem.” – E. DONNALL THOMAS, Nobelpristagare i medicin “Robert Lanza fann mentorer i vetenskapliga giganter som psykologen B F Skinner, immunologen Jonas Salk och Christiaan Barnard, pionjär inom hjärttransplantation. Hans mentorer beskriver honom som ett geni och en stor tänkare, och några av dem har till och med jämfört honom med självaste Einstein.” – Ur US NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Biocentrism shocked the world with a radical rethinking of the nature of reality. But that was just the beginning. In Beyond Biocentrism, acclaimed biologist Robert Lanza, one of TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential People in 2014," and leading astronomer Bob Berman take the listener on an intellectual thrill ride as they reexamine everything we thought we knew about life, death, the universe, and the nature of reality itself. The first step is acknowledging that our existing model of reality is looking increasingly creaky in the face of recent scientific discoveries. Science tells us with some precision that the universe is 26.8 percent dark matter, 68.3 percent dark energy, and only 4.9 percent ordinary matter but must confess that it doesn't really know what dark matter is and knows even less about dark energy. Science is increasingly pointing toward an infinite universe but has no ability to explain what that really means. Concepts such as time, space, and even causality are increasingly being demonstrated as meaningless. All of science is based on information passing through our consciousness, but science hasn't the foggiest idea what consciousness is, and it can't explain the linkage between subatomic states and observation by conscious observers. Science describes life as a random occurrence in a dead universe but has no real understanding of how life began or why the universe appears to be exquisitely designed for the emergence of life. The biocentrism theory isn't a rejection of science. Quite the opposite. Biocentrism challenges us to fully accept the implications of the latest scientific findings in fields ranging from plant biology and cosmology to quantum entanglement and consciousness. By listening to what the science is telling us, it becomes increasingly clear that life and consciousness are fundamental to any true understanding of the universe. This forces a fundamental rethinking of everything we thought we knew about life, death, and our place in the universe.

Biocentrism shocked the world with a radical rethinking of the nature of reality. But that was just the beginning. In Beyond Biocentrism, acclaimed biologist Robert Lanza, one of TIME Magazine's "100 Most Influential People in 2014," and leading astronomer Bob Berman, take the reader on an intellectual thrill-ride as they re-examine everything we thought we knew about life, death, the universe, and the nature of reality itself.The first step is acknowledging that our existing model of reality is looking increasingly creaky in the face of recent scientific discoveries. Science tells us with some precision that the universe is 26.8 percent dark matter, 68.3 percent dark energy, and only 4.9 percent ordinary matter, but must confess that it doesn't really know what dark matter is and knows even less about dark energy. Science is increasingly pointing toward an infinite universe but has no ability to explain what that really means. Concepts such as time, space, and even causality are increasingly being demonstrated as meaningless.All of science is based on information passing through our consciousness but science hasn't the foggiest idea what consciousness is, and it can't explain the linkage between subatomic states and observation by conscious observers. Science describes life as a random occurrence in a dead universe but has no real understanding of how life began or why the universe appears to be exquisitely designed for the emergence of life.The biocentrism theory isn't a rejection of science. Quite the opposite. Biocentrism challenges us to fully accept the implications of the latest scientific findings in fields ranging from plant biology and cosmology to quantum entanglement and consciousness.By listening to what the science is telling us, it becomes increasingly clear that life and consciousness are fundamental to any true understanding of the universe. This forces a fundamental rethinking of everything we thought we knew about life, death, and our place in the universe.

Robert Lanza is one of the most respected scientists in the world--a US News & World Report cover story called him a "genius" and a "renegade thinker," even likening him to Einstein. Lanza has teamed with Bob Berman, the most widely read astronomer in the world, to produce Biocentrism, a revolutionary new view of the universe. Every now and then a simple yet radical idea shakes the very foundations of knowledge. The startling discovery that the world was not flat challenged and ultimately changed the way people perceived themselves and their relationship with the world. For most humans of the 15th century, the notion of Earth as ball of rock was nonsense. The whole of Western, natural philosophy is undergoing a sea change again, increasingly being forced upon us by the experimental findings of quantum theory, and at the same time, towards doubt and uncertainty in the physical explanations of the universe's genesis and structure. Biocentrism completes this shift in worldview, turning the planet upside down again with the revolutionary view that life creates the universe instead of the other way around. In this paradigm, life is not an accidental byproduct of the laws of physics. Biocentrism takes the reader on a seemingly improbable but ultimately inescapable journey through a foreign universe--our own--from the viewpoints of an acclaimed biologist and a leading astronomer. Switching perspective from physics to biology unlocks the cages in which Western science has unwittingly managed to confine itself. Biocentrism will shatter the reader's ideas of life--time and space, and even death. At the same time it will release us from the dull worldview of life being merely the activity of an admixture of carbon and a few other elements; it suggests the exhilarating possibility that life is fundamentally immortal. The 21st century is predicted to be the Century of Biology, a shift from the previous century dominated by physics. It seems fitting, then, to begin the century by turning the universe outside-in and unifying the foundations of science with a simple idea discovered by one of the leading life-scientists of our age. Biocentrism awakens in readers a new sense of possibility, and is full of so many shocking new perspectives that the reader will never see reality the same way again.