The Accidental Universe
The World You Thought You Knew
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The Accidental Universe
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Narrated by:
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Bronson Pinchot
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By:
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Alan Lightman
About this listen
From the acclaimed author of Einstein's Dreams and Mr. g comes a meditation on the unexpected ways in which recent scientific findings have shaped our understanding of ourselves and our place in the cosmos.
With all the passion, curiosity, and precise yet lyrical prose that have marked his previous books, Alan Lightman here explores the emotional and philosophical questions raised by discoveries in science, focusing most intently on the human condition and the needs of humankind. He looks at the difficult dialogue between science and religion, the conflict between our human desire for permanence and the impermanence of nature, the possibility that our universe is simply an accident, the manner in which modern technology has separated us from direct experience of the world, and our resistance to the view that our bodies and minds can be explained by scientific logic and laws. And behind all of these considerations is the suggestion - at once haunting and exhilarating - that what we see and understand of the world is only a tiny piece of the extraordinary, perhaps unfathomable whole.
©2014 Alan Lightman (P)2014 Blackstone AudioWhat listeners say about The Accidental Universe
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- Frank
- 02-12-2021
Excellent summary of the Universe.
For Anyone wanting more in depth reading on the Universe - the recommended reading is Sean Carroll, Brian Green and David Deutsch.
This is an easy to understand book and easy to listen to the audiobook.
Always fascinating and sometimes whimsical.
The “world” from sub atomic particles to the edge of our vast Universe is covered with enough depth and width without too much complexity.
Subjects like religion and consciousness are also covered.
Highly recommended.
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- Gabe
- 30-04-2022
Perfect blend of so-called 'hard & soft' sciences
as the title suggests, a beautiful demonstration of how social sciences and classical science can both be utilised to tell the story of our universe more effectively.
A brilliant, even necessary read.
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- Mildly.Curious
- 06-05-2022
worth the time to listen
really nice essay,thought provoking and beautifully narated, well worth the time taken to listen too
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