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The Scientist: A Metaphysical Autobiography Paperback – October 23, 1996

by John C. Lilly (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 50 ratings
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Tells the story of John Lilly's discoveries from his early experiments; mapping the brains of monkeys and communication with dolphins, to his experience with consciousness expanding drugs. The book includes an update on Lilly's work on human/dolphin communication and returning animals to the wild.
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    232 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ronin Publishing, Inc.
  4. Publication date
    October 23, 1996
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0914171720
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0914171720
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The author of Mind of the Dolphin and Center of the Cyclone tells the story of his astonishing discoveries - from his early experiments mapping the brains of monkeys and communication with dolphins to his awesome breakthroughs with consciousness expanding drugs and isolation tanks. His revelations in The Scientist are staggering - his latest report on the "solid state conspiracy", on communication with extraterrestrials and the imperative of dolphin/human dialog will grip the reader with its sense of cosmic vision. This expanded edition of The Scientist contains "bubbles" of consensus reality - text and photos - in the hyperspace narrative. It includes an introduction by Timothy Leary, an afterward by Burgess Meredith, biographical and bibliographic information. The third edition has an update on John Lilly's work with Human/Dolphin communication and the results of recent reintroduction of captive dolphins and other cetaceans to the wild.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ronin Publishing, Inc.; 3rd edition (October 23, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0914171720
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0914171720
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
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Jaanus Kiipli
5.0 out of 5 stars great scientist and explorer of the other side
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2011
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I always enjoy reading autobiographical books, provided that the person in question is interesting (forget about Churchill or Tony Blair).
John Lilly was an outstanding genious, he was the person who discovered a method to study brain by inserting electrodes deep into brain tissue and by that was able to chart out which spots are responsible for different phenomena (heaven, hell etc.). He had a brilliant idea of inserting several hundreds of electrodes into his own brain, record the output during a period of activity onto tape, and later replay it back into brain and see what happens. By understanding how devastating this technology could be in the wrong hands he reluctantly rejected this path of study. I haven't heard if anybody has conducted this experiment in later times but this idea really is interesting.
He later began to experiment on human mind with sensory deprivation tanks and trying to communicate with dolphins, also he was not afraid to study his own conciousness using drugs like ketamine (which he calls vitamin K in the book). Many strange stories did sprout up from pursuing this path. He relates how under the effects of the drug he once even tried to call president of US to warn him that the artificial intelligence from outer space is trying to take over mankind.
Interesing stuff, there are not many books that are as good as this one.
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K.K
5.0 out of 5 stars A must addition to your knowledge base.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
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Highly interesting and certainly recommend for anyone interested in learning about consciousness and how alter and explore and possibly exploit it in the name of science of course. I also suggest reading Turing’s Connectionism. Colonize your mind and expand your conciseness.
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Orzeez
5.0 out of 5 stars strongly recommended for floaters
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015
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book should be called the mad scientist. strongly recommended for anyone interested in float tanks and fun to read and understand better jon lilly. one of the better books about john lilly
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Denver Dilettante
4.0 out of 5 stars Read the subtitle, not the title.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017
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This man lead a most interesting life. You will not be bored. Your credulity may be strained, if you are of a scientific bent. After all, his most interesting revelations occur as a result of obsessive injection of Ketamine (called vitamin K in the book). His Ketamine visions may have been prescient: we watery organisms are destined for an AI end. This book, I should remind you, was written long before talk of The Singularity was available, but his conclusions are similar. A fascinating read. Float tanks, LSD, dolphins, advanced evolutionary beings...what's not to like?
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James R. Nielsen
5.0 out of 5 stars I had read several of Lilly's books in the late ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016
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I had read several of Lilly's books in the late 70s and early 80s so the subject matter was familiar to me.The book was fascinating!
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Zachary H.
1.0 out of 5 stars Lilly was a DESPICABLE scientist
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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I actually enjoyed reading this book. However afterward I did some research on LilLY online and found out that he and his fellow scientists imprisoned, tortured and SEXUALLY MOLESTED dolphins, I was so disgusted that I decided to never have anything to do with this man again.
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KJ
5.0 out of 5 stars and it has been truly wonderful. If you love being able to see things ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2014
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Almost done with this book, and it has been truly wonderful. If you love being able to see things from a different perspective, then give Dr. Lilly's book a read.
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William Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars SSE
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
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The best chapter is on the Solid State Entity! A must-read
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Alexander l.
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2020
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Some of the technologies and ideas proposed by John in the 1950's are only now beginning to become reality.
Parts seem very outlandish or "crazy" but there is such a wealth of knowledge in this book that its worth taking it all into consideration. If you are interested in the mind, brain computer interfaces, language, psychedelics, extra terrestrial contact and more, this is the book for you.
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Trevor lahey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, crazy story, hard to question his integrity
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2021
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Great book, super interesting man, read it years ago now but enjoyed every page. If you don’t know much about mr Lily then start here
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2017
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excellent
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