The Electromagnetic Brain

“Shelli Joye’s book raises one of the fundamental problems of philosophy--what is the display that appears to us when we look at ourselves and the world? Something does, and we call it mind or consciousness. This book claims that it is the electromagnetic field. Her book merits being read, pondered, and explored in reference to the ever-increasing storehouse of knowledge about the physical world in general and the electromagnetic field in particular.”

“The Electromagnetic Brain is a bold, brave effort to pull together and present important alternative views to what has become the dominant paradigm in the fields of neuroscience and brain science--a paradigm that arbitrarily assumes that consciousness and the mind arise from physical, neuronal activity in the brain and that they are limited to these processes. The nature of consciousness or subjective awareness is a challenge to science and to much of what we take for granted in our ordinary lives. Joye’s work is thorough, extensive, well written, and fascinating. It will ultimately challenge its readers to examine who we truly are, and this is why it is so important.”

“Joye dives into the epic, unsolved scientific question--not simply of the nature of the observed, but rather observation itself. The unfolding story of enfolded field theories of consciousness is delivered with Joye’s unique genius and heart. These consciousness insights are presented with a minimum of specialist jargon; thus the book connects subtle concepts to a wide audience.”

“In clear, cogent prose Joye has written the first book to survey electromagnetic theories of consciousness. Long neglected by the academic establishment in favor of more material models, electromagnetic perspectives stand poised to make substantial contributions to our scientific understanding of consciousness. Joye’s knowledge and writing style render complex topics readable and accessible for a general audience, thus facilitating the cross-disciplinary dialog necessary to approach the complex phenomena of consciousness.”

“Beautifully written and comprehensive in scope. Pribram and Bohm are the two major figures here, and you will not find a better description of their work anywhere. It is clear that current approaches to the brain and consciousness are several orders of magnitude too simple, and this book is perhaps the best way to begin to rectify that.”

“. . . Shelli Joye’s most complete and informative work to date. This is a fascinating book! Shelli has a way of making the technical and controversial easily digestible--and enjoyable. The material collected here will be a great aid for anyone interested in the nature of consciousness--scientist and layperson alike. Highly recommended!”

“The Electromagnetic Brain bridges the world of consciousness research with physics, electrical engineering, and stories about those exploring human consciousness. These approaches to an understanding of electromagnetic fields of consciousness are presented with fascinating biographies, references, and numerous diagrams to reveal new frontiers of research.”

“In The Electromagnetic Brain, Joye takes the daring position that consciousness is not only generated in the brain but also partly received by the brain, being embedded in a physical information field as earlier proposed in the holographic approaches of David Bohm and Karl Pribram. These pioneering ideas are now reborn in the era of quantum biology, with its groundbreaking concepts in modern biophysics. An excellent presentation that mirrors the ongoing quest for understanding our participatory role in bringing the cosmos we live in to self-understanding, emphasizing our own responsibility for the survival of our precious planet.” Dirk K. F. Meijer, M.D., M.

“At this time when the limitations of a purely materialist approach to comprehending consciousness are increasingly evident, The Electromagnetic Brain reads like a breath of fresh air. Joye describes top cutting-edge theories delving into how consciousness might best be viewed in terms of energetic fields. While many of these theories do not yet include complete physical mechanisms by which interaction between fields of consciousness and human brains occur, Joye’s new book constructs a foundation upon which future consciousness research in this most promising direction can emerge.”

"My advice to the reader is not to be 'put off by the seemingly technical verbiage. The important things are the concepts, and beneath the words-they are straightforward and powerful. I give this volume very high remarks and highly recommend it to anyone who is curious about the true nature of reality."

"... an excellent literature review of work spanning a century from about 20 multidisciplinary and independently funded scientists, all of whom believe that Consciousness (big ‘C’, meaning the life force) is primary. They all address the question: what is the mechanism by which we are subjectively consciously (small ‘c’) aware?"