This is a list of texts to read and draw information from as you study Harmonumerics. These are currently presented in no particular order.
- “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius: A series of personal writings by the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, which offers insights into Stoic philosophy and provides guidance on developing resilience, self-discipline, and inner peace.
- “The Tao of Physics” by Fritjof Capra: A book that explores the connections between Eastern spiritual philosophies and modern physics, highlighting the harmony and interconnectedness of the universe.
- “The Elegant Universe” by Brian Greene: A popular science book that delves into the world of string theory and offers a glimpse into the mathematical beauty underlying the fabric of the cosmos.
- “The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark” by Carl Sagan: Wherein Sagan explains how science is not simply a body of knowledge, but a way of thinking.
- “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren: A memoir that tells the story of a geobiologist’s life in science, exploring themes of curiosity, discovery, and the beauty of the natural world.
- “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle: A guide to spiritual enlightenment that emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and living in the present moment.
- “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions” by Thomas S. Kuhn: A book that examines the history of science and the development of scientific paradigms, illustrating the progress of human knowledge.
- “Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions” by Edwin A. Abbott: A satirical novella that uses the concept of a two-dimensional world to explore the nature of dimensions, perspective, and the limits of human understanding.
- “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly: This book tells the story of African American women mathematicians who played crucial roles at NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.
- “The Girl Who Smiled Beads” by Clemantine Wamariya and Elizabeth Weil: A powerful and inspiring memoir about a young woman’s journey through war, migration, and self-discovery, exploring themes of resilience and interconnectedness.
- “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot: This book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge and used in groundbreaking scientific research.
- “The Order of Time” by theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli: A fascinating exploration of the nature of time and its implications on our understanding of the universe.
- “The Soul of a New Machine” by Tracy Kidder: A Pulitzer Prize-winning non-fiction account of the development of a new computer, focusing on the engineers and their creative problem-solving process.
- “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer: This book combines indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants to explore the interconnectedness of all living things.
- “The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are” by Alan Watts: A philosophical work that discusses the interconnectedness of all things and encourages a deeper understanding of the self and the universe.
- “The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins: A book that discusses the concept of genes as the primary unit of natural selection, offering insights into the interconnectedness of life and the principles governing biological evolution.
- “The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms” by N.K. Jemisin: A work of speculative fiction that weaves themes of power, culture, and interconnectedness in a world where gods and mortals coexist.
- “Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse: A novel that tells the story of a man’s spiritual journey, exploring themes of self-discovery, interconnectedness, and the search for meaning.
- “Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid” by Douglas R. Hofstadter: A book that explores the interplay between mathematics, art, and music, illustrating the deep connections and patterns present in these diverse fields.
Harmonumeric practitioners… feel free to suggest additions to this list.