book-review
Cybernetics:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybernetics
Is a subject which has come to my attention following reading some material from a book called "Web of Life" by Fritjof Capra:
Until now I have had an assumption of what it is all about, but never a clear clean definition. The most interesting aspect of Cybernetics to me currently is its application as a tool to measure whether a system is prone to feedback loops, or if it is self-correcting.
For quite some time I have been interested in theories that discuss the balancing between right and left brain thinking, and the translation of ideas from one field to another.
Ken Wilber's book [my review] opened up a new domain of philosophical thinking. Through this interest I have heard a great deal mentioned recently about Steve McIntosh's model of cultural evolution - so I ordered a copy and sat down for a good read.
Another book, another accolade.
"The last hours of ancient sunlight" by Thom Hartmann, is an excellent book.
Amazingly every book I pick up lately has immense value.
Just finished this book, wow - I've learned so many things; this book is truly a must read for everyone, no matter your area of interest or focus.
What comes after post-post modern?
What is the 'new' human perspective on life, the universe and everything?
Ken's got some vital part to play in those answers...
Some of the things I learned:
- Various ideas I had were verbalized by Ken in very clear terms, which has helped me to find greater clarity in my own ideas; while simultaneously helping me to see the limits of some of my current/older ideas.
so, what a long flight that was! More than 26 hours traveling and not 3, but 4 planes! Ouch! Gladly I had a bag of books to read. I started and nearly finished Ken Wilber's book: 'a brief history of everything' - this is quite an interesting book, apparently it's a summary of his other book: "sex, ecology and evolution". I think I'll eventually be getting a copy of this title since I would like more depth to the information that is in this book.
*****
Book review: "A brief history of everything" - Ken Wilber
*****
