It opens our horizons towards understanding the history of the universe and the origin and evolution of life in the context of cosmic evolution." Dr. "Who is not interested in the big questions "How did it all start? Where do we come from? Where do we go? Are we alone?" This book addresses theses questions in an entertaining way based on our knowledge of modern science. If you'd like to know how the Universe began, where the chemical elements originated, how life may have started on Earth, how man, ants and bacteria are related to each other, or why we humans think, you will enjoy this panoramic book and its clear presentation” – Martin Harwit, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, Cornell University, NY, and former Director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington. “Peter Shaver has written engagingly for anyone curious about the world we inhabit. It concludes with a discussion on the nature and future of science. The book is written in a narrative style, as these topics are all parts of a single story. It covers a wide range of topics including the origin and evolution of our universe, the nature and origin of life, the evolution of life including questions of birth and death, the evolution of cognition, the nature of consciousness, the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the future of the universe. It is an accessible introductory book written for the interested layperson – anyone interested in the ‘big picture’ coming from modern science.
This book follows the evolutionary trail all the way from the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago to conscious life today.
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