5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:
By Samantha Jones
Jon Rogers’ The POWER of the OVERVIEW: Answers to Ultimate Questions delivers a fresh and transformative perspective on life, reality, and existence, offering readers a profound opportunity to reconsider their place in the world. Drawing inspiration from the "Overview Effect," a shift in consciousness experienced by astronauts viewing Earth from orbit, Rogers presents a compelling case for why adopting this broader view can change not only our understanding of life but also how we navigate our personal and societal challenges.
The book’s premise is rooted in the idea that much like humanity once believed the Earth was the center of the universe and lived under the belief that gods controlled the elements, today we are often stuck in similarly limited views about our own lives and society. By revealing "invisible" truths through new physical evidence, Rogers seeks to grant readers the power to see beyond their immediate circumstances, equipping them with a more accurate and empowering view of life on Earth. This shift, according to Rogers, unlocks an inner power that enables individuals to create meaningful change in their future.
Rogers organizes the book into three sections, each tackling a different layer of this transformative journey. The first section introduces readers to a new framework for understanding existence. It provides the philosophical groundwork for a free society, urging readers to consider why preserving such a society is crucial. Rogers also offers logical tools to comprehend reality on a deeper, more meaningful level, setting the stage for the rest of the book.
The second section dives into the heart of the matter, presenting detailed evidence for this new worldview. Rogers covers a wide range of topics, including life and existence, mind and free will, knowledge and truth, and values and morality. He also addresses complex, deeply personal questions about life and death, God, and morality in a manner that is accessible yet thorough. The answers provided are designed to challenge long-held beliefs and stimulate new ways of thinking about these ultimate questions.
In the third section, Rogers shifts focus to the practical implications of adopting this “Overview.” Here, he summarizes what this new philosophy means for individuals and offers personal advice to help readers apply the knowledge to their own lives. For those who wish to dive even deeper, the book includes two appendices that compare Rogers’ philosophy with existing schools of thought in universities today, inviting further exploration and contemplation.
The POWER of the OVERVIEW isn’t just a philosophical treatise; it’s a guidebook for personal empowerment. By offering readers the ability to view their lives from a new vantage point, Rogers equips them with the tools to overcome life’s most fundamental challenges. More than a simple philosophical exploration, this book gives practical insights into how to live a more fulfilled life and make meaningful changes that align with a clearer, more accurate understanding of reality.
For anyone grappling with life’s ultimate questions or seeking a deeper understanding of existence, The POWER of the OVERVIEW provides not only answers but a pathway to greater awareness and empowerment.
About the Author
Jon Charles Rogers

He is an autodidact Philosopher with degrees in Systems Engineering (member Tau Beta Pi), Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Project Management. FCC Licensed in Electronics he has certifications in Statistics, Advanced Facilitation, Professional Sales and Supervision and has studied Journalism, History, Logic and Analysis, Psychology, Ethics and much more.
His career reads like a 'who's who' of hi-tech corporations in the heyday of Silicon Valley. First Hewlett-Packard, then TRW Microwave, and Memorex Corp., he joined Ford (Loral) Aerospace building SCS, Intelsat and GOES Satellites. He worked at Logitech Corp. as project manager for their 3D Mouse, at Applied Materials PVD as Design Engineer, and at Stanford Telecom as a Quality Engineer. Returning to Applied Materials he was given responsibility for releasing the 300mm wafer Etch product line. He established and ran his own Engineering Services Company (Rogerservice) and obtained his degree at San Jose University in 2000.
Along the way he was also a professional truck driver (Construction), Avionics technician (Boeings, United Airlines), Manufacturer's Representative (Automotive Test Equip.), Computer tech., librarian, teacher, butcher and more.
A public speaker and an AMA champion with a 2019 National Speed Record he has traveled all over the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Far East and is intimately familiar with how people live in third world countries.
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