--- product_id: 174636368 title: "Tao of Chaos: Merging East and West" brand: "brand: element books ltd" price: "3289706₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Book" url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/174636368-tao-of-chaos-merging-east-and-west store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Tao of Chaos: Merging East and West **Brand:** brand: element books ltd **Price:** 3289706₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tao of Chaos: Merging East and West by brand: element books ltd - **How much does it cost?** 3289706₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/174636368-tao-of-chaos-merging-east-and-west) ## Best For - brand: element books ltd enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted brand: element books ltd brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description ## Images ![Tao of Chaos: Merging East and West - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nXUIKHa1L._SL500_.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Work of Genius *by A***Z on May 30, 2014* If you're looking for the most complete and thorough comparison of the 64 DNA molecules with the 64 I Ching Hexagrams, this is the book! Wow! Honestly, a work of genius. Katya Walter not only has a tremendously deep understanding of the I Ching, but she also lays out in detail the mathematics of chaos theory that unite both these systems - even down to the 6 changing lines of each hexagram, which I've never found anywhere else. Beautifully and wittily written too! An artist, I had to work hard at the math, but found the rewards very much worth my effort. I'm a fan! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by K***N on September 27, 2015* A bit hard to digest on first look, but some very insightful theories and ideas! ### ⭐ Poorly written, lacks knowledge into its subject matter *by G***A on October 19, 2008* This books explores the connections between East and West, trying to weave a thread through an incredible amount of seemingly unrelated topics. On the surface, the book seems to be a tour-de-force of knowledge, on such wide topics I-Ching, dreams, chaos theory, genetics and DNA, atomic structure, etc. Unfortunately, the authorâ(tm)s knowledge of her material appears to be extremely poor. The thread of connections weaving the material is so thin it is possible to connect anything with anything using such vague relations.For example, the main point of connection between the I-Ching and genetics is the simple fact that both can be described using a binary number system. The way she presents it though, is as if it is an amazing discovery. For example, there are 4 acids in DNA that pair together in groups of 3 pairs. This she symbolizes by the hexagrams of the I-Ching. Note that there are 4 possible ways to make the âaetranslationâ between the symbols. Later, she shows how if DNA changes to RNA, we get a different hexagram for each combination. Again, there are 4 different ways of mapping this change. So 4 x 4 is 16, i.e., each one of her RNA groups can have 16 different I-Ching hexagrams mapped to it depending on how she chooses the rules. After all this, she presents precisely 16 examples of how the meaning of a certain hexagram is similar to the biological function of the corresponding RNA group. Not so coincidental, given she had 16 choices, so she could have started from those examples and worked her way backwards to produce the rules.The style of this book is extremely annoying, especially if you are familiar with the mathematics and science. As another reviewer points out, she redefines many scientific terms to meanings that are sometimes contrary to their scientific definitions. Very simple mathematical tricks are announced with great pomp, as if they are some major discoveries, while many of the more complicated connections are not explained very well. Speculation is merged into the text with little evidence. The book wouldnâ(tm)t be so bad a read, at least as an imaginative study, if it were not so repetitive, a little clearer, and if it didnâ(tm)t redefine the terminology from standard usage.All in all, this book is a real waste of time and money. For a much better book on east-west connections, try âaeThe Tao of Physicsâ by Fritjof Capra, well worth the money you pay for it compared to this. The Tao of Physics is packed with meaningful material, and the author goes to great pains to draw deep connections and explain difficult concepts in simple language. If you want to learn more about the I-Ching and Eastern philosophy, get a copy of the original I-Ching and read it for yourself. Theâ Tao of Poohâ/âaeTe of Pigletâ series by Benjamin Hoff also is a great, 5-star introduction. If you want to learn more about the science of chaos, get a REAL science book, something like "Chaos and Fractals" by Peitgen, Jurgens, and Saupe, which is designed to be read with or without the mathematics, depending on your preference and ability. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/174636368-tao-of-chaos-merging-east-and-west](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/174636368-tao-of-chaos-merging-east-and-west) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*