A Fortunate Universe
Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos
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A Fortunate Universe
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Narrated by:
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Geraint F. Lewis
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Luke A. Barnes
About this listen
Over the last 40 years, scientists have uncovered evidence that if the universe had been forged with even slightly different properties, life as we know it - and life as we can imagine it - would be impossible. Join us on a journey through how we understand the universe, from its most basic particles and forces to planets, stars, and galaxies, and back through cosmic history to the birth of the cosmos.
Conflicting notions about our place in the universe are defined, defended, and critiqued from scientific, philosophical, and religious viewpoints. The authors' engaging and witty style addresses what fine tuning might mean for the future of physics and the search for the ultimate laws of nature. Tackling difficult questions and providing thought-provoking answers, this volumes challenges us to consider our place in the cosmos, regardless of our initial convictions.
©2016 Cambridge University Press (P)2017 Geraint F. Lewis and Luke A. BarnesWhat listeners say about A Fortunate Universe
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- 04-08-2020
Brilliant Big History listening
Having had the pleasure of meeting Professor Geraint Lewis recently I was eager to read his publications. A Fortunate Universe is a fantastic voyage of learning to find out just what needed to happen to create the human nursery. Lewis narrates most of the book personally in a very pleasant and compelling voice. What struck me most was how the authors "tweaked" the various cosmological and quantum forces each in turn to see how the Universe might change. What if the speed of light were different? What if gravity were weaker? How does Dark Energy interact with matter? I cannot recommend this book more for the keen home astronomer or student who wants a better understanding of their place in the universe based on the current understanding of the 2 models.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-09-2022
A fortunate read
Well-presented study of the Fine Tuning problem. Had to start it again straight after finishing to try and wrap my tiny brain around a lot of the details, but that's certainly no fault of the authors'.
Highly recommended.
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