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Over the last forty 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.
.Has an accessible style, openly presenting the ongoing dialogue about the implications of fine-tuning for science and philosophy - multiple universes, the nature of time and space, the foundations of science and what may be beyond the ultimate laws of nature
.Explains many areas of modern fundamental physics and cosmology in simple, non-mathematical terms suitable for non-scientists - philosophers, theologians, students and the general public
.Gives an accurate and unbiased representation of the questions that can be addressed by fine-tuning, and also the limitations of current science in providing explanations
Foreword Brian Schmidt
Preface
1. A conversation on fine-tuning
2. I'm only human!
3. Can you feel the force?
4. Energy and entropy
5. The Universe is expanding
6. All bets are off!
7. A dozen (or so) reactions to fine-tuning
8. A conversation continued
Further reading
References
Index.
Περιγραφή
Over the last forty 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.
.Has an accessible style, openly presenting the ongoing dialogue about the implications of fine-tuning for science and philosophy - multiple universes, the nature of time and space, the foundations of science and what may be beyond the ultimate laws of nature
.Explains many areas of modern fundamental physics and cosmology in simple, non-mathematical terms suitable for non-scientists - philosophers, theologians, students and the general public
.Gives an accurate and unbiased representation of the questions that can be addressed by fine-tuning, and also the limitations of current science in providing explanations
