I’ll be honest: this book felt like a quiet, steady nudge to rethink how my mind and reality work. Sujith Ittan argues that strange coincidences, shared dreams and other uncanny patterns aren’t just random — they’re clues to a mechanism he calls the God effect, a kind of mind-manipulation that points to an intelligent force behind our experiences. That is the central thread he pulls through the whole book.
How the author examines the idea
Ittan doesn’t stay at slogans — he tries to place the God effect inside two broad ways of seeing reality. One is idealism (the idea that consciousness is primary), and the other is simulation-style thinking (where our world is like a program and the “God” is the controller). Reading those sections made me pause and actually picture both possibilities, instead of shrugging them off as sci-fi or mysticism.
What I liked about the book
The thing I enjoyed most was how it treats coincidences and inner experiences as data worth thinking about, not as mere superstition. The writing kept the big ideas readable — I didn’t feel bogged down in jargon. Also, the way the book connects psychology (synchronicity), philosophy (nature of mind), and a hint of techy simulation talk made the overall case feel layered and interesting rather than one-note.
Small things I wished were different
If I have to nitpick — and I want to keep this light — some parts lean heavily on speculation, so I sometimes wanted a few more real-world examples or references to help anchor the claims.
Who this book worked for me as — and who it might suit
For me, this was a book for night-thinking: the kind you read when you want your worldview gently unsettled and you have time to sit with the questions. If you enjoy philosophy of mind, Carl Jung–style synchronicity talk, or simulation-theory riffs, you’ll probably enjoy it. If you want strictly evidence-heavy science, this might feel too open-ended.
Final thoughts
Overall, the book left me thinking long after I closed it. It doesn’t hand you final answers — instead it teaches you to notice patterns and ask deeper questions about who (or what) might be shaping our inner life. That kind of provocation is exactly why I’d recommend giving it a read if you’re curious about consciousness and the mystery of coincidence
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