The Roots of Coincidence

The Roots of Coincidence

"The Roots of Coincidence", written by Arthur Koestler, is an accessible introduction to theories of parapsychology, including extra-sensory perception and psychokinesis. It postulates links between elements of quantum mechanics, such as the behaviour of neutrinos and their interaction with time, and these paranormal phenomena. It is influenced by Carl Jung's concept of synchronicity.

Appearance in popular culture

In Volume 7 of Alan Moore-David Lloyd's "V for Vendetta", Inspector Finch is seen reading "The Roots of Coincidence". Koestler is referenced several times in the work. Koestler's ideas would also make their way into the Dr. Manhattan issues of Moore's and Dave Gibbons' "Watchmen".

Sting (musician) was an avid reader of Koestler. Sting named The Police's final studio album "Synchronicity" as a reference to "The Roots of Coincidence". Sting had named The Police's previous album, "Ghost in the Machine", after another of Koestler's books.

"The Roots of Coincidence" is also the name of a Grammy Award-winning song by Pat Metheny Group, featured on their 1997 album "Imaginary Day".

Publication data

*"The Roots of Coincidence" (1972), Random House hardcover: ISBN 0-394-48038-4
**1973 Vintage paperback: ISBN 0-394-71934-4


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