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Science and Magic in the Modern World is a unique text that explores the role of magical thinking in everyday life. It provides an excellent psychological look at the subconscious belief in magic in both popular culture and society, as well as experimental research that considers human consciousness as a derivative of belief in the supernatural, thus showing that our feelings, emotions, attitudes and other psychological processes follow the laws of magic.
This book synthesises the science of 'natural' phenomena and the magic of the 'supernatural' to present an interesting look at the juxtaposition of the inner and outer selves. Fusing research into psychological disorders, subconscious feelings, as well as the rising presence of artificial intelligence, this book demonstrates how an engagement with magical thinking can enhance one's creativity and cognitive skills.
Science and Magic in the Modern World is an invaluable resource for those studying consciousness, as well as those looking at the effect of magical thinking on religion, politics, science and society.
Contents
Preface
Introduction [1][2]
Part I. Magic in the Mind
Chapter 1. The Magic Crystal of Rene Magritte: Art as a Window in the Supernatural
Chapter 2. The Invisible reality: Consciousness as a Gaze in the Magical World
Chapter 3. The Barrier for Robots. Subjective Experience as a Magical Phenomenon
Part II. The Supernatural in Science and Religion
Chapter 4. Miracles in Law: Magical Underpinning of Physical Universe
Chapter 5. The Pull of Eternity: Hope for Immortality as the Belief in the
Supernatural
Chapter 6. Religion and the Belief in the Supernatural
Part III. Magical thinking in Politics, Economics and Education
Chapter 7. Under the Spell: The Case of Russia
Chapter 8. Watching the Impossible: Educational Effects of Magical Thinking
Chapter 9. Games with the Supernatural: Magical Reality in Everyday Life
Epilogue: Imagining the Unimaginable
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