The Source Field Investigations: The Hidden Science and Lost Civilizations Behind the 2012 Prophecies

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The Source Field Investigations: The Hidden Science and Lost Civilizations Behind the 2012 Prophecies

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Based on a hugely popular Internet documentary, this exploration of historic signs and symbolism determines what the future holds for humanity come 2012.

"If you believe there is no special significance to the year 2012, then prepare yourself for a guided tour through the most incredible scientific mysteries in the modern world, which may be the rediscovery of an ancient...more

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Published August 23rd 2011 by Dutton Adult (first published August 18th 2011)

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Aug 01, 2012 Bryan Elkins rated it 2 of 5 stars

Slowly, I may one day read this entire book. As fascinated as I am by the work of the seeming hundreds of scientists that Wilcock surveys, and as important as I believe it is to present all their work in a way that can thoroughly blow the reader's mind with the implications and encourage a conscious paradigm shift, I cannot support Wilcock's methods. While he respects the work of these scientists work enough to present it all convincingly, thoroughly and in detail, it seems that every time he ta...more Slowly, I may one day read this entire book. As fascinated as I am by the work of the seeming hundreds of scientists that Wilcock surveys, and as important as I believe it is to present all their work in a way that can thoroughly blow the reader's mind with the implications and encourage a conscious paradigm shift, I cannot support Wilcock's methods. While he respects the work of these scientists work enough to present it all convincingly, thoroughly and in detail, it seems that every time he takes a chance to express his own viewpoint, he veers violently off course, shows himself incapable of scholarly reason, and thus risks discrediting his entire effort.

Intellectually, Wilcock is immature. His innocence of this fact has its positive side, as his apparent lack of higher education has allowed him to draw significant connecting lines between a myriad of scientific discoveries that could each, on their own, perhaps be dismissed by many as anomalous, but together paint a startling but sensible picture of existence. While his immaturity recommends caution when considering his words, most of what Wilcock says in describing these incredible discoveries comes through in earnest, seemingly untampered by his own possible lack of detailed understanding.

But I am comfortable taking the risk of being too broad when I say: Every single time that he pauses from describing the work of others to speak directly to his audience, he is incapable of appealing to the reasoning faculties.

As a few general examples that do not really sum up all of my complaints about what he writes:
In the typical fallacy of fringe-thinking (-assuming) style, he adopts a childish arrogance against generalized "science", as a unified entity of evil oppression whenever it is convenient, then doubles back to crediting any individual scientists he likes when that is more convenient. He occasionally takes sets of data that imply a specific lack of correlation, and tries to argue for a pattern, aloud, based on a vague similarity that he imagines. Dangerously prone to jumping to conclusions and selecting data that conforms to his preconceived unmethodical picture of existence. Wilcock spits popular internet-conspiracy-theorist nonsense alongside compelling scientific data in an inexplicable and frustrating combination. The discerning reader is forced to ignore the author's own assumptions and general intellectual shortcomings in order to retrieve the jewels of knowledge that a condescending fool is presenting.

Some of his more offensively irrational statements seem to come from a sloppy, half-witted gleaning of the thoroughly researched ideas of Graham Hancock, himself a scientifically-minded man in my opinion. I am surprised that Hancock treats Wilcock as a colleague rather than a crank, but I suppose that in their realm of research, colleagues are few, and certainly Wilcock intends respect rather than the opposite when he accidentally butchers Hancock's work.

I have come under the impression, through the first half of this book, that Wilcock's premature conclusions concerning the data he presents may not be far off from the direction my own reasoning would go if I weren't so bothered by his method of communicating them. He has done a huge amount of work bringing this information together, driven by a deep sense of purpose, and I hope I can either continue to read it (while forgiving his stupidity) or find the same vast set of information elsewhere.

I challenge anyone to read this book. It could change your life. But please, take the author's viewpoint with a big grain of salt!(less)

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Mar 31, 2012 Kris Hintz rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: science

I listened to the book on my iPod, downloaded from Audible.com. It was read by David Wilcock himself, who is a charismatic, enthusiastic, and entertaining reader. I don't know if I could have waded through all of his documented evidence on the printed page, but his voice made the findings come alive! If all science textbooks were read to our children by David Wilcock, we would have a lot more young people interested in science.

I feel that the beauty of David's book is that he makes a powerful su...more I listened to the book on my iPod, downloaded from Audible.com. It was read by David Wilcock himself, who is a charismatic, enthusiastic, and entertaining reader. I don't know if I could have waded through all of his documented evidence on the printed page, but his voice made the findings come alive! If all science textbooks were read to our children by David Wilcock, we would have a lot more young people interested in science.

I feel that the beauty of David's book is that he makes a powerful suggestion, with "hints" of it being possible though scientific findings that challenge mainstream, conventional theories. His suggestion is, "Hey, there could be more to the universe than we think---a source field that supports, creates, and directs life in the universe."

Wilcock does concentrate on the alternative hypotheses, without counterbalance from conventional scientific thought. And he himself is not a scientist with advanced degrees; he has an undergraduate science degree, intuitive gifts, and is by trade a writer and filmmaker. But he is an intelligent, intense, curious researcher of scientific studies that are publicly available, demonstrating what is possible for all of us as lay citizens when we think about our world and its future.

This provocative book raises questions and identifies scientific findings that make you stop and think that maybe such a "source field" could possibly exist. I believe Wilcock sees his role as an iconoclast, to stimulate debate, and to keep the books open on theories that many believe to be established fact. He reminds us that that we cannot be complacent sheep, who just accept mainstream theories; the scientific community and the public need to engage in dynamic on-going discussion about the nature of the universe. We must never take anything for granted, because there is just so much we don't know.

This book moves a reader from a smug attitude that "we know everything" to a humble feeling of awe and wonder about the universe, and how much we have yet to discover.(less)

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Dec 10, 2011 Faye is currently reading it

Proposes a larger Big Science that addresses the mysteries of existence. His Big Science incorporates 'Life', evolutionary leaps and Consciousness. A science that can explain formerly labelled paranormal phenomena. A unifying science that builds upon and goes beyond Einstein's Relativity, Quantum Science and Darwin's Theory of Evolution. It offers an alternative explanation to the dual wave/particle nature of matter, evolution of life upon this planet and in the universe, consciousness, the Quan...more

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Oct 19, 2011 Christopher Bogart rated it 1 of 5 stars

I decided to read this as a joke and figured I would try and see what all the 2012 hype is all about. I should have done my research. David Wilcock is a conspiracy theorist who believes that he is the reincarnation of early 20th century "psychic" Edgar Cayce. The first section of the book is all about telepathy and lucid dreaming and the interconnectedness of everything typical new age stuff, then the middle part was an attempt at providing a unified field theory for physics, that was the only s...more

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Sep 10, 2011 Bettie rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: fraudio, mythology, nonfiction, published-2011, autumn-2011, amusing, abandoned

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May 05, 2012 David rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: crackpot-science

I did not read this entire book. After reading a few chapters, I realized it is just crackpot science. This book is what happens when a filmmaker pretends to understand history and science. I give this book the lowest possible rating--but if I could give it 0 stars, I would.

The book starts out with the Backster effect. Backster used polygraphs for many years, and on a whim he connected a polygraph to a plant. He found that the plant's readings were not steady, but showed some movement. Backster...more

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Dec 27, 2012 Archeteuthys rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book provided me with a LOT of scientific/paranormal fodder to mull about in my head. This is all stuff I'd love to believe but I think I will always feel shaky on, credibility wise. Something I had issues with is that the author made the point that the planets' orbits around the Sun are circular and went off on a tangent about the mathematical connections between them - but the reality is that they're elliptical, are they not? Why would this fundamental piece of data be misconstrued? And t...more

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May 16, 2013 Gary Soto rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow! I could not put down the book, each time I stopped to take a break, the thought of reading the next page got me excited. This was actually the first book I ever read from cover to cover and began my adventure of reading, Especially since it first was published in hardcover. I've followed David's work when i began my "Conscious Awakening" back in '09, '10, my ending years of sophomore year in highschool. When he announce that hes was writing the book I immediately reacted in my mind " I got...more

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Mar 09, 2013 Jack rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was given a copy of this book to peruse along with the comment, "Here's an alternate way for you to look at the universe." I tried reading the book with an open mind, but quickly realized how unscientific and suspect it was.

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof — the author fails to provide sufficient logical and scientific evidence for his manifold secrets and conspiracies. He asks me to believe in patterns and explanations that defy common sense and which ignore the laws of physi...more

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Jan 03, 2013 Janett Wawrzyniak rated it 3 of 5 stars

This books research connects the earliest everyday living records through time to the present. Technology viewing through modern day equipment is used to verify comparisons in research. Presented in this book, the DNA code evolves in sequences of charted galactic energy. Education through focus in self-awareness of such events and daily; could increase particular useable energies, and direct ones then attached path with them. Energy in its many forms does have an effect on life. To place one’s s...more

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Apr 22, 2012 Miriam rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have to say that I really loved this book. It is packed full of so many strange and fascinating studies, backed up by scientific research, that it blew my mind! All the questions I have ever asked myself, but never found an answer for, seem to be answered by this book. Definitely worth the read.

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Jan 18, 2012 Iona Tamsin Stewart rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have only recently been introduced to the work of this brilliant writer and investigator, David Wilcock (who reputedly is the reincarnation of Edgar Cayce). But I have greatly enjoyed reading his book.

The book is a masterpiece, a bringing together of centuries’ or more work of delving into the mysteries of the universe, understandings about consciousness, energy, physics, time, space and so forth, combined with Wilcock’s own original thinking and understandings.

The “Source Field” is Wilcock’s...more

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Jun 26, 2012 Sonia Mink rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

David Wilcox is a brilliant researcher. This title is an accumulation of 30 years of dedicated study. The information presented is mind boggling and some times over whelming. Time will judge the accuracy of his prophecies but I did find myself drawn to it and usually put to sleep by his writing style. I read it on my Kindle and found it sometimes difficult to plow through. David is an engaging speaker. This quality is lacking as a writer.

I highly recommend the title based on the mountain of fact...more

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Aug 13, 2012 Kent rated it 2 of 5 stars

This book felt like an underhanded effort for a new age religiouso to spread the word. He was so bully with his conclusions and how they add up to his new-agey mindset that I couldn't take it anymore even though there is some really great and astounding information in this book.

The book is strongest when he describes how pine cone imagery is present in all religions from antiquity to today and how it is a reference to the pineal gland. I feel convinced that the ancients knew a lot more about the...more This book felt like an underhanded effort for a new age religiouso to spread the word. He was so bully with his conclusions and how they add up to his new-agey mindset that I couldn't take it anymore even though there is some really great and astounding information in this book.

The book is strongest when he describes how pine cone imagery is present in all religions from antiquity to today and how it is a reference to the pineal gland. I feel convinced that the ancients knew a lot more about the mind and it's duality of worlds. He brings in some interesting science that suggests that the pineal gland works as a super-sophisticated eyeball and also suggests that the inner eye or mind's eye is not just a saying. It was all very compelling... until he had to take no prisoners in his attempt to convince you you are your own god and oh how liberated you are now that you can suck the cock of his religion instead of the traditional ones. It feels a little icky. As with a lot of new age efforts it is basically dressed down Scientology. At least Scientology has the confidence to come right out and say it is religion. This new age BS is starting to irritate me because it is all just a different flavor of the same treat and it uses the same false promises of liberations and understanding but it is too chicken shit to call itself a dog even when it is sitting in the corner licking its crotch after chasing the cats.

All this aside, there is some super cool stuff in this book. I am totally interesting in pyramids now. I am impressed with the crazy stuff that the Russians have been studying and finding answers to. If even half of the stuff in this book is true it will frustrate you that it isn't being further developed because none of it can be used to fleece the general population for dollar dollar bills.

This book is not about integrity, but if you read it with that theme in mind you could have yourself a nice little thought experiment, with both macro and micro considerations.

I probably should give this book 3 stars but I am so sick of religious pandering I refuse. (less)

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Jul 26, 2012 Hendar Twentythree rated it 1 of 5 stars

This guys ability to mangle logic is breathtaking. It is such a terrible book, but I couldn't tear my eyes away. It was like watching a car crash in slow motion. The quality of writing is bad too, he uses the same words and phrases repeatedly.

The sad part is he quotes a lot of research, some of which might actually be interesting, but it's hard to tell what is good science and what is crap behind his desperate need to believe anything that validates his ideas.

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Jun 09, 2012 Niko2137 rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: good-reads

Great collection of information and knowledge. The material is dense and it did take me more than a couple of sittings to finish it. This book really does link the dots and fill in the blanks especially for anyone who does their on side research. If you have ever had your own intuition or theory on a particular question or event, if you read this book you'll definitely will be thinking, "ohhhh, that's makes sense, that's was i thought it was like too."

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Nov 15, 2011 Randy Daugherty rated it 4 of 5 stars

The year 2012, for many means the ends of days,the end of time and of man.
David Wilcox says nay to these harbingers of doom and insist that the year 2012 is in fact the beginning of the dawn of the Golden age.
This will be the time where man learns many things and has heightened abilities.
This was an interesting read to say the least. David presents some very hard scientific truths and relates them well to current and past events.
He also expands on the pseudo sciences and the fringe beliefs, so n...more

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Apr 28, 2012 Kathleen Baker rated it 5 of 5 stars

I bought this as an audio book and listened to it as I did my cleaning duties. I thought the book was great. I'm not sure if I believe everything he says, but the book was very interesting, enlightening and informative. David did the voice himself and did a great job. On my I-Pod I was able to slow it down as it was easier for me to digest everything at a slower pace.

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Nov 20, 2012 Albert rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book sits directly on the edge of sanity and lunatic fringe. :) One needs to approach with: 1) Caution and 2) and Open Mind. There is a lot of useful stuff here. And when Wilcock vaults over the craziness cliff, we just have to remember that everyone has their own opinion on things.
Overall, its a nice ride and definitely makes for an interesting read.

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Jan 20, 2012 Avel rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: positive-power-energetic-attraction

Great book that takes you places where you have never been. I haven't seen any other book that gathers so much scientific information (over 30+ years-worth) to create a great theory not only for 2012 and the coming of a new age, but also for the whole universe and how it works. This book really great. For me, the source field has always been there and makes sense to me. But this book is also great for skeptics and people who are quite new to the subject or have even refused to open up to it. It'...more

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Apr 15, 2013 Camillo Loken rated it 4 of 5 stars

A very good book bridge science and spirituality. Use some of David´s work as reference for my own books
The Shift in Consciousness and

Wake Up You Are God in Disguise - The Paradox of Creation

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Jul 26, 2012 David Bevins rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction

This book has an explanation for all that weirdness out there. Though one may not agree with everything in the book, it has at least one, if not dozens of ideas and phenomenon to ponder. It is laden with 2012 prophecy, religion, esoteric science, sacred geometry and paranormal.

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Jul 29, 2012 Mix rated it 4 of 5 stars

Great read, many issues and topics on the metaphysical, political, and scientific landscape explored... gives one a great many things to ponder and to be excited about. Some things are quite troubling but over all I say read it and see where it takes you.

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Aug 23, 2012 Liz rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: metaphysical, science

I have read this book about 10 times already. Each time I understand a little more. Read it to understand much about yourself, your intuition and the universe. I'll come back with a more complete review later

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Nov 14, 2012 Kerin rated it 4 of 5 stars

I thought this book was really good and I am willing to go along with everything.....except the last chapter. Mmmm, not so sure that I am with you there David.

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May 06, 2012 Monika King rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own, science

Loved the book - good collection of new revelations and discoveries over the past several centuries and a possible solution to the riddle of 2012 - an outcome I would certainly hope for.

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Oct 10, 2011 Susan Banitt rated it 5 of 5 stars

If you want to peer in back of the curtain, if your mind is open, if you like weird science and science that reads as fiction, then this book is for you. I have rarely read a nonfiction so fast. Taking the best of the 1970's wave of weird science (pyramid power, black holes etc) and fast forwarding to what we know today takes one's breath away. This book will challenge what you accept as reality, provoke you to think and go within for answers. Kudos to David. Enjoy!

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Jan 17, 2013 Kat McKay rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: library-books

Interesting books and concepts. For those who are interested in looking beyond the normal scientific and religious explanation of life and why we're here and what our potential is. Heavy on the technical side and light on the summation. He sights many studies and has a lot of suppositions, but never really states one solid theory. There's no tying in of "This is what the sourcefield is, this is what it does, and this is how you can use it. But, still, it's tons of food for thought!

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Jul 09, 2012 Lois J. rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm on page 309 of 560 of The Source Field : I am reading this slowly. It is a lot of paradigm-shifting info. I took a break & read a novel or two. My mind is being completely blown by the reports of the scientific info especially coming from Russia. This is mind-blowing, confirming many things I've seen while doing remote viewing of the past via Akashic Records readings. Especially about how large blocks were moved by the Ancients-using sound frequencies.

I finished the book in mid June. It...more

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Oct 05, 2011 Helen M. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: own, nana-s-picks

Excellent well researched content. Many thoughtful ideas and revelations about the movement of the world into the new dimension.

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