Editorial Reviews 
Book Description  
A Zen priest and former research scientist looks at quantum physics and the fallacy of "common sense." 

Synopsis  
In this warm and witty book, scientist and Zen priest Hagen shows a way to cut past the illusion of life and see things as they really are. Using examples from quantum physics, philosophy, and mathematics, Hagen explains how our dependence on objective reality and "common sense" can get in the way of the truth. Illustrations, photos, diagrams. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title 

The author, Steve Hagen , August 18, 1997 
Reality and perception vs. illusion and conception.  
HOW THE WORLD CAN BE THE WAY IT IS is about resolving the confusion between how we imagine the world in our minds and how it actually is. I see that the book is billed as "warm and witty"; while it has some warmth and wit to it, it's not a book of humor or sweetness. It's a serious look at the nature of perception and reality. Readers will also be interested in my new book, BUDDHISM PLAIN AND SIMPLE, to be published by Tuttle in October