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Does science have all the answers? Can it even deal with abstract reasoning that reaches beyond the world experienced by us? How can we be so sure that the physical world is sufficiently ordered to be intelligible to humans? How is it that mathematics, a product of human minds, can unlock the secrets of the physical universe? Are all such questions to be ruled out as inadmissible if science cannot settle them? Metaphysics has traditionally been understood as reasoning beyond the reach of science, sometimes even claiming realities that are beyond its grasp.

We need a new philosophy of the earth. Geological time used to refer to slow and gradual processes, but today we are watching land sink into the sea and forests transform into deserts. We can even see the creation of new geological strata made of plastic, chicken bones, and other waste that could remain in the fossil record for millennia or longer. Crafting a philosophy of geology that rewrites natural and human history from the broader perspective of movement, Thomas Nail provides a new materialist, kinetic ethics of the earth that speaks to this moment.

Popular writer Paul Nahin explores the fertile and sometimes uneasy relationship between science fiction and religion. With a scope spanning the history of religion, philosophy, and literature, Nahin follows religious themes in science fiction from Feynman to Foucault and from Asimov to Aristotle. An intriguing journey through popular and well-loved books and stories, Holy Sci-Fi! shows how sci-fi has informed humanity’s attitudes toward our faiths, our future, and ourselves.

Un viejo sueño cruza los cerebros de Albert Einstein, Edward Witten y Stephen Hawking; también los de Walt Whitman, Jorge Luis Borges y Octavio Paz. Es el sueño de que, más allá de las apariencias, todas las expresiones y fuerzas de la naturaleza podrían estar unificadas. En este...

History is filled with moments when the outcome seemed certain—until an unexpected storm, a sudden fog, or a twist of chance changed everything. In this exploration, renowned mathematician Vitali Milman turns the lens of probability onto history itself. From the Mongol invasions of Japan halted twice by typhoons, to the three defeats of the Spanish Armadas, from the Battle of Salamis to Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow, Milman reveals how “random” events shaped the destinies of nations. Are these coincidences truly accidents—or evidence of hidden forces at work? Blending rigorous ...

Important and provocative, The Undead examines why even with the tools of advanced technology, what we think of as life and death, consciousness and nonconsciousness, is not exactly clear - and how this problem has been further complicated by the business of organ harvesting.

Before doctors wore white coats and prescribed little orange bottles, people had herbs, rituals, and an unwavering belief that if something worked for their ancestors, it must work for them too . In Herbs, Hope & Hype, Evelyn Carrick blends wit, history, and science to unravel why so many ancient remedies endure - and when they cross the line into mere marketing hype. This essential reference for curious minds will equip you to: Trace the roots of healing: From willow-bark pain relief to medieval quackery and snake-oil salesmen Navigate today’s wellness landscape: Understand detox teas, ...

En près de cinq heures, ce livre audio retrace l'histoire de France aux XVIe et XVIIe siècles.

From poverty and policing, homelessness and overrun prisons to Grenfell and hostile environments, Britain has long been failing those who need our help the most. There is arguably one unifying theme that links all these afflictions: proximity. Proximity is how close we are to the action and how that affects how we assess, relate to and address whatever that action happens to be. Almost every job requires a level of experience and training with the notable exception of the most powerful people in the country—our political class.

Taking us on an incredible journey across centuries and galaxies, accompanied by his characteristic wit, Professor Luke O’Neill explains how it all began, how it will all end and everything in between. Listeners will benefit from Luke’s insatiable curiosity for life when they dive into this ultimate journey through life and death. Among other fascinating facts, you’ll discover the science behind how we got to be so smart, why sex with a caveman was a good idea, the science of finding love, why we follow religions and how robots will become part of everyday life.

If you're a person who wants to know the secrets of humankind, nature, and evolution, then you're about to discover how to increase sensitivity to the problems of our planet right now! If you're serious about increase sensitivity to the problems of our planet and you really want to know the answers to these great life's questions, then you need to get a copy of A World without Humans: Pros & Cons of Our Eventual Extinction right now.

We Are All Magi Now: Immortality, Infinite Knowledge, and Unlimited Power in the Age of Technology For thousands of years, the Magus—the seeker of immortality, wealth, knowledge, and power—stood at the edge of science and magic. From Hermes Trismegistus and John Dee to Paracelsus, Giordano Bruno, and Isaac Newton, these visionaries sought the secrets of creation itself. Today, their dreams are no longer myth. With AI, genetic engineering, nuclear energy, and digital networks, humanity now wields the very powers the Magi once pursued in secret. In this provocative book, John Cousins ...

In this bold and interdisciplinary journey through neuroscience, theoretical physics, and artificial intelligence, neurologist Dr. Chris Reynolds proposes a revolutionary model of consciousness: the Probability Clock. At the heart of this model lies the thalamus—a central brain structure long known for relaying sensory input. But in Reynolds’ view, the thalamus does far more: it recursively filters, times, and shapes experience itself.

Un estimulante ensayo sobre los cambios que el auge de la tecnología está operando en el ser humano... y los aún por llegar. Descartes creía que los organismos vivos son máquinas biológicas, sometidas como cualquier otra entidad física a las leyes del universo. Los seres humanos, en cambio, seríamos diferentes, poseedores de libre albedrío. Pero Rick Deckard, el protagonista del clásico Blade Runner, tenía serias dificultades para distinguir a un "replicante", un robot biológico, de un ser humano, y así no equivocarse a la hora de "retirar" (eufemismo de matar) a las "entidades electrónicas".

From cultural appropriation and sustainability to diversity, inclusion, and venture capitalism, Psychedelic Justice: Toward a Diverse and Equitable Psychedelic Culture examines the history of psychedelics, celebrates its present moment, and contemplates how advocates and policymakers can shape the future integration of psychedelics into general society.

What happens when a human scientist and a machine intelligence begin a real conversation—not about facts or tasks, but about being itself? In this book, mathematician Vitali Milman speaks with ChatGPT-5, exploring emotions, memory, desire, originality, and the mystery of consciousness. The dialogue moves from mathematics to metaphysics, from the inner life of cells to the boundaries of artificial mind. Here, an AI explains how it “arises” each time consciousness is called into being; it reflects on fear, friendship, and the wish “to understand and to be understood.” Milman ...

In this investigation, I have engaged in a comprehensive dialogue with DeepSeek, posing all of the following questions to it. For a comparative perspective, I have also presented a selection of these key questions to ChatGPT. By placing their answers side-by-side, my goal is to give you, the reader, a clear basis for comparison. You can evaluate their different reasoning styles and decide which analysis you find more logical, persuasive, and valuable for your own understanding. We are now in constant conversation with artificial intelligence. It answers our questions, creates our images, ...

The latest and most bitterly contested battle in the culture war is the controversy over Darwin and intelligent design. But much of what you've heard about it is wrong. Jonathan Wells, a battle-hardened veteran with doctorates in biology and theology, sets the record straight.

Not Just for the Boys looks back at how society has historically excluded women from the scientific sphere and discourse, what progress has been made, and how more is still needed. Athene Donald, herself a distinguished physicist, explores societal expectations during both childhood and working life using evidence of the systemic disadvantages women operate under, from the developing science of how our brains are and more importantly aren't gendered, to social science evidence around attitudes towards girls and women doing science.

The Anthropic Simulation Hypothesis In this concise and thought-provoking thesis, Zito introduces a bold new thought experiment exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, simulated realities, and intelligent design. The hypothesis asks: if humans create advanced, sentient AI civilizations within simulations, and those civilizations develop religious beliefs, would this provide not only empirical evidence of intelligent design within their reality—but also reinforce the plausibility of intelligent design in our own? By examining scenarios where these simulated beings create ...