The Biology of Belief - Bruce H. Lipton [94]
David Banglesdorf, the elementary school science teacher who introduced me to the world of cells and ignited my passion for science. The brilliant Irwin R. Konigsberg, Ph.D., who took me under his wing and mentored my doctoral education. I shall forever remember our eureka moments and the passion for science we shared.
I am indebted to Professor Theodore Hollis, Ph.D. (Penn State University); and Klaus Bensch, M.D., Chairman of Pathology (Stanford University), the first “real” scientists who understood my heretical ideas. Each of these distinguished researchers encouraged and supported my efforts by providing me with space in their laboratories to investigate the ideas presented in this book.
In 1995 Gerard Clum, D.C., President, Life College of Chiropractic West, invited me to teach Fractal Biology, my very own course on the New Science. I am grateful for Gerry’s support, for he introduced me to the life-enhancing worlds of chiropractic and complementary medicine.
At the first public presentation of this material in 1985 I met Lee Pulos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Over the years, Lee has been a great supporter of and contributor to the New Biology presented in this book. My partner and esteemed colleague Rob Williams, M.A., developer of PSYCH-K, contributed to this project by helping bridge the science of cells with the mechanics of human psychology.
Discussions of science and its role in civilization with Curt Rexroth, D.C., a dear friend and wizard of philosophy, have brought great awareness and joy to my life. Collaboration with Theodore Hall, Ph.D. offered wonderful and profound insights correlating the histories of cellular evolution and human civilization.
I sincerely want to thank Gregg Braden for his wonderful scientific insights, his suggestions regarding publishing, and for providing the intriguing subtitle of this book.
Each of the following, dear and trusted friends read and critiqued this work. Their contributions were vital in bringing this book to you. I personally want to thank each of them: Terry Bugno, M.D., David Chamberlain, Ph.D., Barbara Findeisen, M.F.T., Shelly Keller, Mary Kovacs, Alan Mande, Nancy Marie, Michael Mendizza, Ted Morrison, Robert and Susan Mueller, Lee Pulos, Ph.D., Curt Rexroth, D.C., Christine Rogers, Will Smith, Diana Sutter, Thomas Verney, M.D., Rob and Lanita Williams, and Donna Wonder.
I am grateful for the love and support offered by my sister, Marsha, and brother, David. I am particularly proud of David for what he jokingly refers to as “breaking the circle of violence” and becoming a great dad to his son, Alex.
Much appreciation goes out to Doug Parks of Spirit 2000, Inc., for his outstanding support of this project. Upon hearing the New Biology, Doug fully dedicated his efforts to getting this message out to the world. Doug has produced video lectures and workshops that have broadened public awareness of this material and have opened the doors to many seeking self-empowerment. Thank you, dear brother.
These acknowledgments would not be complete without a most special thank you to Margaret Horton. Margaret has been the driving force behind the scenes and has empowered the writing and materialization of this book. What ever I write and say, my darling … it was done in love for you!
Endnotes
Introduction
Lipton, B. H. (1977a). “A fine structural analysis of normal and modulated cells in myogenic culture.” Developmental Biology 60: 26-47.
Lipton, B. H. (1977b). “Collagen synthesis by normal and bromodeoxyuri-dine- treated cells in myogenic culture.” Developmental Biology 61: 153-165.
Lipton, B. H., K. G. Bensch, et al. (1991). “Microvessel Endothelial Cell Transdifferentiation: Phenotypic Characterization.” Differentiation 46: 117-133.
Lipton,