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Books On Science & Spirituality: This Sci-Fi Novel Makes You Question Existence

Episode Summary

What happens when a retired psychiatrist who studies UFO psychology decides traditional sci-fi isn't scientific enough? Dr. Sam D. Toney introduces "Plausible Sci-Fi" with Revelation Equation, a novel where every plot twist is grounded in actual physics and spiritual possibility. Learn more at https://revelationequation.com

Episode Notes

Let's be real—sci-fi hasn't exactly made space for people who care about both science and spirituality. Most of the time, you either get super techy, physics-heavy plots with zero heart, or vague mystical fluff that throws science out the airlock. But what if I told you there's a new kind of sci-fi on the scene—one that respects your brain and your soul?

Meet Dr. Sam D. Toney—a board-certified psychiatrist who also researches the psychology behind UFO encounters. Yeah. That’s his real job. And now, he's taking everything he knows about the mind, the unknown, and the multiverse, and turning it into a groundbreaking new genre he's calling "Plausible Sci-Fi." His debut novel is called Revelation Equation—and it's designed for readers who want real science and deep spiritual exploration in the same story.

Here's the idea: Instead of making up wild tech or impossible timelines, Revelation Equation is built around actual physics—like string theory, quantum mechanics, and the multiverse. The plot follows a scientist who builds a formula to detect other dimensions and eventually tests it at CERN, using the Large Hadron Collider.

But it's not just science for science's sake. This story asks the bigger questions too—about consciousness, identity, and the nature of reality. You're not just watching experiments unfold. You're exploring what it means to exist.

And get this: according to Pew Research, 70 percent of Americans say they're spiritual, and nearly three-quarters believe science can't explain everything. So if you're one of those people? You've probably felt that sci-fi just hasn't been speaking your language. Dr. Toney noticed that too. That's why he's creating fiction that doesn't make you pick a side between logic and faith.

He's not new to this, either. He's led major behavioral health programs, taught at Harvard Med, and now works with Stanford's Sol Foundation studying the psychological impact of UAP disclosure. His storytelling is backed by both scientific insight and spiritual curiosity.

So, if you're ready for sci-fi that doesn't make you choose between reason and wonder, keep your eyes on this project. You can follow along, get behind-the-scenes updates, and preview what’s coming next by clicking on the link in the description. Sam Toney City: Thonotosassa Address: 10072 Main Street Website: https://revelationequation.com