It is naturally important for any of us to have a correct view of the
universe we are in. Having realized that the Newtonian world-view is
untenable, this book joins others that are searching for an alternative
world-view. It is unique in using quantum physics to promote this
search.One aim of the book is to present a lucid exposition of quantum
mechanics in terms accessible to the general reader. Another aim is to
show that realism (the belief that the outside world exists "from its
own side" regardless of acts of consciousness) and locality (the belief
that nothing moves faster than light) are invalid, and should be
replaced by a new paradigm according to which the universe is alive. A
third aim is to show that the thinking of quantum physicists evokes the
philosophies of Plato and Plotinus.The revised edition will include a
conversation between two fictional characters to elucidate the
discussion of the meaning of wave functions.