The Mind of God

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Penguin Science
Throughout history, humans have dreamed of knowing the reason for the
existence of the universe. Many scientists now believe that, given the laws of
nature, a universe can come into being spontaneously, without the need of a
creator. Yet where do these laws of nature come from? Have they been created
by God, or can they be explained in some other way?
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In a bold and controversial analysis, acclaimed physicist Paul Davies argues
that these laws must have a remarkably special form. He claims that the
success of mathematics in describing nature points to a deep and significant
link between the human mind and the organization of the physical world. In
his quest for an ultimate explanation of existence, Davies examines the origin
and evolution of the cosmos, the possibility of other universes and the claim
that ours is a kind of gigantic computer. His startling conclusion is that the
universe is no accident, but is structured in a way that provides a... Tovább

Fülszöveg

Penguin Science
Throughout history, humans have dreamed of knowing the reason for the
existence of the universe. Many scientists now believe that, given the laws of
nature, a universe can come into being spontaneously, without the need of a
creator. Yet where do these laws of nature come from? Have they been created
by God, or can they be explained in some other way?
/
In a bold and controversial analysis, acclaimed physicist Paul Davies argues
that these laws must have a remarkably special form. He claims that the
success of mathematics in describing nature points to a deep and significant
link between the human mind and the organization of the physical world. In
his quest for an ultimate explanation of existence, Davies examines the origin
and evolution of the cosmos, the possibility of other universes and the claim
that ours is a kind of gigantic computer. His startling conclusion is that the
universe is no accident, but is structured in a way that provides a meaningful
place for thinking beings. By means of science, we can truly glimpse the
mind of God.
'Stimulating and enlightening Shows how scientists continue to struggle
with reconciling the eternal and ephemeral' - The New York Times
Book Review
'Perhaps the greatest achievement of the book is to provide an insight into
the nature of science itself and the uncertainties that lie in the metaphysical
realm' - John Gribbin in the Sunday Times
'Provides cogent explications of some of the most interesting ideas to have
arisen from contemporary physics, mathematics and philosophy' - Timothy
Ferris in the San Francisco Chronicle
'The most powerful mind-bending experience you can have without violating
the Controlled substances act' - Washington Post Vissza