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# You Are the Universe: Discovering Your Cosmic Self and Why It Matters

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Deepak Chopra joins forces with leading physicist Menas Kafatos to explore some of the most important and baffling questions about our place in the world. "A riveting and absolutely fascinating adventure that will blow your mind wide open!" —Dr. Rudolph E. Tanzi What happens when modern science reaches a crucial turning point that challenges everything we know about reality? In this brilliant, timely, and practical work, Chopra and Kafatos tell us that we've reached just such a point. In the coming era, the universe will be completely redefined as a "human universe" radically unlike the cold, empty void where human life is barely a speck in the cosmos. You Are the Universe literally means what it says--each of us is a co-creator of reality extending to the vastest reaches of time and space. This seemingly impossible proposition follows from the current state of science, where outside the public eye, some key mysteries cannot be solved, even though they are the very issues that define reality itself: • What Came Before the Big Bang? • Why Does the Universe Fit Together So Perfectly? • Where Did Time Come From? • What Is the Universe Made Of? • Is the Quantum World Linked to Everyday Life? • Do We Live in a Conscious Universe? • How Did Life First Begin? “The shift into a new paradigm is happening,” the authors write. “The answers offered in this book are not our invention or eccentric flights of fancy. All of us live in a participatory universe. Once you decide that you want to participate fully with mind, body, and soul, the paradigm shift becomes personal. The reality you inhabit will be yours either to embrace or to change.” What these two great minds offer is a bold, new understanding of who we are and how we can transform the world for the better while reaching our greatest potential.

Review: A fantastic book for anyone interested in both science and Eastern Philosophy. - If you have a passion for science, cosmology and Eastern Philosophy this is a must read book. This 276 page hardcover volume (You are the Universe: Discovering your cosmic self and why it matters by Deepak Chopra and Menas Kafatos) explores the many mysteries of the universe and how it relates to our place in the cosmos. This book attempts to unite the scientific facts and positions with the mysticism, spiritualism, and mysteries of humankind. Though I found this treatise both interesting and thought provoking; nevertheless, I am not sure it has proved its case enough to be accepted by traditional hard science. Since many of the issues brought out in this book may not be resolved with our present knowledge and experience, we may have to face the fact that we may never have the answers to all the mysteries of the cosmos. Indeed, we may have to realize our own intellectual limitations. This book is organized into two parts. Part one (The ultimate mysteries) explores what came before the Big bang, How does the Universe fit together so perfectly, where did time come from, what is the universe made of, is there design in the universe, is the Quantum world linked to everyday life, do we live in a Conscious Universe, how did life first begin and does the brain create the mind. The second part (Embracing your cosmic self) explains the power of personal reality, where you really came from, and home free. The appendix sections are also very important to read in this book. In conclusion, this is the kind of book that will force you to think more deeply on the many mysteries and questions concerning the universe and humankinds place in the Cosmos. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Martial Art and Warrior Haiku and Senryu).
Review: We are children of Atoms not Adam - It is sad that the reviews thus far, as of this writing, are so limited in generalities that they give YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE a dismissive attitude. I hope to correct this nonchalant audacity in my review by presenting this book by following the words by Pabla Picasso, "Every act of creativity is first an act of destruction." YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE is a blistering attack on the claims of scientific materialism. And, it introduces us to a quantum leap, that is, the observer now sees something new - a new consciousness that is unfolding a new potential human purpose. Hence, we are grounded in the future potential rather than chasing materialism. I gathered the above information in a book written in 2004 by Deepak Chopra called THE BOOK OF SECRETS, Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life. And guess what. Secret # 2 bears the title THE WORLD IS IN YOU. We are the center of the universe. "To embrace one reality again, we must accept that the world is in us." page 25. That is to say, 'The one reality has already revealed a deep secret: Being a creator is more important than the whole world." page 27. This last quote get's to heart of YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE. "I have no need to control anyone or any thing: I can affect change by transforming the only thing that I have ever had control of in the first place, which is myself." page 28. I suggest that you should purchase THE BOOK OF SECRETS as a companion resource for the book YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE. As I place the book,YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE, on my lap I stared at the title and subtitle and asked these questions. How shall I experience the YOU in the title? How shall I experience the "you (r) as a cosmic self"? How shall I experience the YOU in our 13.7 billion year evolutionary history? The agenda of this book is on page 3 and has similarities with THE BOOK OF SECRETS. They want to demonstrate "that this is a participatory universe that depends for the very existence on human beings." The YOU. Now let's get into the construction of this agenda. How does Freeman Dyson contradict the scientific materialism credo that nature is both random random and mindless? Dyson states: "... It appears that mind , as manifested by the capacity to make choices, is to some extend inherent in every atom." page 19-20 This the core of the paradigm shift in this book. So, keep this vital thought by Dyson in your mind as you begin your tour of this book. From my own personal conclusion I state this observation that human beings are children of Atoms, not Adam. "The answer, if Dyson is right, is mind. If mind links little things and big things, then dividing the universe into random and nonrandom events misses the point. The point is that mind may be everywhere, and our lives happen to reflect this fact." page 21. Therefore, Tagore on page 24, defines our world and YOU not as mere materialistic beings. He states, " This world is a human world ... the world apart from us does not exist. It is a relative world depending for its reality upon our consciousness." I have given you a real foretaste in order to experience YOU in this book. I suggest that you purchase both books THE BOOK OF SECRETS and YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE. From these books YOU will get a second birth from materialism to the enlightenment of your cosmic self.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #134,589 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #121 in Cosmology (Books) #138 in Science & Religion (Books) #286 in Philosophy Metaphysics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,003 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic book for anyone interested in both science and Eastern Philosophy.
*by J***E on February 29, 2020*

If you have a passion for science, cosmology and Eastern Philosophy this is a must read book. This 276 page hardcover volume (You are the Universe: Discovering your cosmic self and why it matters by Deepak Chopra and Menas Kafatos) explores the many mysteries of the universe and how it relates to our place in the cosmos. This book attempts to unite the scientific facts and positions with the mysticism, spiritualism, and mysteries of humankind. Though I found this treatise both interesting and thought provoking; nevertheless, I am not sure it has proved its case enough to be accepted by traditional hard science. Since many of the issues brought out in this book may not be resolved with our present knowledge and experience, we may have to face the fact that we may never have the answers to all the mysteries of the cosmos. Indeed, we may have to realize our own intellectual limitations. This book is organized into two parts. Part one (The ultimate mysteries) explores what came before the Big bang, How does the Universe fit together so perfectly, where did time come from, what is the universe made of, is there design in the universe, is the Quantum world linked to everyday life, do we live in a Conscious Universe, how did life first begin and does the brain create the mind. The second part (Embracing your cosmic self) explains the power of personal reality, where you really came from, and home free. The appendix sections are also very important to read in this book. In conclusion, this is the kind of book that will force you to think more deeply on the many mysteries and questions concerning the universe and humankinds place in the Cosmos. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Martial Art and Warrior Haiku and Senryu).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We are children of Atoms not Adam
*by G***A on March 8, 2017*

It is sad that the reviews thus far, as of this writing, are so limited in generalities that they give YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE a dismissive attitude. I hope to correct this nonchalant audacity in my review by presenting this book by following the words by Pabla Picasso, "Every act of creativity is first an act of destruction." YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE is a blistering attack on the claims of scientific materialism. And, it introduces us to a quantum leap, that is, the observer now sees something new - a new consciousness that is unfolding a new potential human purpose. Hence, we are grounded in the future potential rather than chasing materialism. I gathered the above information in a book written in 2004 by Deepak Chopra called THE BOOK OF SECRETS, Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life. And guess what. Secret # 2 bears the title THE WORLD IS IN YOU. We are the center of the universe. "To embrace one reality again, we must accept that the world is in us." page 25. That is to say, 'The one reality has already revealed a deep secret: Being a creator is more important than the whole world." page 27. This last quote get's to heart of YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE. "I have no need to control anyone or any thing: I can affect change by transforming the only thing that I have ever had control of in the first place, which is myself." page 28. I suggest that you should purchase THE BOOK OF SECRETS as a companion resource for the book YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE. As I place the book,YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE, on my lap I stared at the title and subtitle and asked these questions. How shall I experience the YOU in the title? How shall I experience the "you (r) as a cosmic self"? How shall I experience the YOU in our 13.7 billion year evolutionary history? The agenda of this book is on page 3 and has similarities with THE BOOK OF SECRETS. They want to demonstrate "that this is a participatory universe that depends for the very existence on human beings." The YOU. Now let's get into the construction of this agenda. How does Freeman Dyson contradict the scientific materialism credo that nature is both random random and mindless? Dyson states: "... It appears that mind , as manifested by the capacity to make choices, is to some extend inherent in every atom." page 19-20 This the core of the paradigm shift in this book. So, keep this vital thought by Dyson in your mind as you begin your tour of this book. From my own personal conclusion I state this observation that human beings are children of Atoms, not Adam. "The answer, if Dyson is right, is mind. If mind links little things and big things, then dividing the universe into random and nonrandom events misses the point. The point is that mind may be everywhere, and our lives happen to reflect this fact." page 21. Therefore, Tagore on page 24, defines our world and YOU not as mere materialistic beings. He states, " This world is a human world ... the world apart from us does not exist. It is a relative world depending for its reality upon our consciousness." I have given you a real foretaste in order to experience YOU in this book. I suggest that you purchase both books THE BOOK OF SECRETS and YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE. From these books YOU will get a second birth from materialism to the enlightenment of your cosmic self.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ logical but requires a leap of faith
*by M***E on July 14, 2026*

I enjoyed this book although it was a tough read that covered many aspects of science and physics. I often found myself doing some external research some of the topics presented for better clarity and comprehension. The ultimate argument is certainly compelling and well-supported throughout the text. Well-written and compelling book.

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