Alice Major observes the comedy and the tragedy of this human-dominated moment on Earth. Major’s most persistent question—“Where do we fit in the universe?”—is made more urgent by the ecological calamity of human-driven climate change....
SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects
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Author:Feynman, Richard P.Summary:A collection of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman, from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles.
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Author:Rickles, DeanSummary:Does the future exist already' What is space' Are time machines physically possible' What is quantum mechanical reality like' Are there many universes' Is there a 'true' geometry of the universe'...
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Author:Musser, GeorgeSummary:Physicists have discovered a phenomenon that operates outside the confines of space and time. This strange occurrence has direct connections to black holes, particle collisions, and even the workings of gravity. If space isn't what...
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Author:Orlov, DmitrySummary:The harmful side of even relatively benign technology is plain to see, but is hardly ever discussed. This book is critical of many aspects of technology, but it intends to evaluate each aspect of technology based on a harm/benefit...
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Author:Erickson, MarkSummary:Science occupies an ambiguous space in contemporary society. Scientific research is championed in relation to tackling environmental issues and diseases such as cancer and dementia, and science has made important contributions to today...
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Author:Feyerabend, Paul K.Summary:Philosopher, physicist, and anarchist Paul Feyerabend was one of the most unconventional scholars of his time. His book Against Method has become a modern classic. Yet it is not well known that Feyerabend spent many years working on a...
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Author:Miller, DavidSummary:David Miller elegantly and provocatively reformulates critical rationalism-the revolutionary approach to epistemology advocated by Karl Popper-by answering its most important critics. He argues for an approach to rationality freed from...
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Author:Rose, HilarySummary:Neuroscience, with its astounding new technologies, is uncovering the workings of the brain and with this perhaps the mind. The 'neuro' prefix spills out into every area of life, from neuroaesthetics to neuroeconomics,...
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Author:de Vries, GerardSummary:Bruno Latour is among the most important figures in contemporary philosophy and social science. His ethnographic studies have revolutionized our understanding of areas as diverse as science, law, politics and religion. To facilitate a...
