Fred Alan Wolf
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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, which is narrated by Harrison Ford.

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.[7]

Wolf has taught at San Diego State University, the University of Paris, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the University of London, and Birkbeck College.[8] He is sometimes criticized for blending verifiable scientific evidence for quantum phenomena with unfalsifiable metaphysical connections, often without differentiating between the twocitation needed.

Bibliography

Wolf has published a number of books, including:[9]

Discography

  • Dr. Quantum Presents: A User's Guide To Your Universe (2005) Sounds True Audio CD (ISBN 978-1591793489)

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

  1. ^ "Australian Broadcasting Corporation biographical sketch". ABC Online. Retrieved on 2007-02-27.
  2. ^ "Decoding 'The Secret'". MSNBC. Retrieved on 2007-02-27.
  3. ^ a b c Wolf, Fred Alan. "Welcome to the Parallel Universes of Dr. Fred Alan Wolf AKA Dr. Quantum".
  4. ^ Dr. Fred Alan Wolf, participant in Closer to Truth
  5. ^ "What the Bleep? website".
  6. ^ "Spirit Space website".
  7. ^ "National Book Awards".
  8. ^ "www.fredalanwolf.com/#AK".
  9. ^ "Biography of Fred Alan Wolf at What is Enlightenment? magazine".
  10. ^ [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
  11. ^ "The Yoga For Time And Travel review in Times of India". Time of India. Retrieved on 2007-02-27.

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