Oakist Press First Release
A journey to the edge of science, mind and existence.
What if reality is stranger than we have been taught?
What if consciousness is not simply produced by the brain, but woven into the structure of existence itself?
Blending modern physics, philosophy and lived experience, Physics, Consciousness & Reality explores relativity, quantum mechanics, systems theory, emergence, meditation and the limits of scientific explanation.
Paperback • First Edition • English
Published by Oakist Press, 2026
About the book
Modern physics has transformed our understanding of the universe – yet consciousness remains one of the deepest unsolved mysteries.
This book explores the possibility that reality may be far more interconnected, informational and mysterious than conventional models suggest.
Along the way it examines relativity, quantum mechanics, systems theory, emergence, perception, simulation theory and ancient philosophical traditions, asking where science ends and deeper questions begin.
Written for curious readers rather than specialists, the book invites scepticism, wonder and deep questioning in equal measure.
“Reality may be far stranger than the stories we have inherited.”
Inside the book
Relativity and the nature of spacetime
Quantum mechanics and the observer problem
The search for a unified theory
Consciousness and perception
Systems theory and emergence
Information, simulation and reality
Meditation, lived experience and altered states
The limits of reductionism and scientific certainty
Why reality may be stranger than we imagine
Western and Eastern philosophy
About the authors
Dicky Dread
Writer, physicist and long-time explorer of consciousness and alternative ways of living. His work bridges science, philosophy, cultural commentary and lived experience.
Nigel Adams
Artist and practitioner of contemplative traditions whose work explores perception, creativity and the relationship between inner experience and reality.
Together they approach the question of existence through science, philosophy and direct experience.
Ordering
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UK – £19.99
Europe – £26.99
Rest of World – £29.99
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