About the book
Are there really laws governing the universe? Or is the order we see a mere artifact of the way evolution wired the brain? And is what we call science only a set of myths in which quarks, DNA, and information fill the role once occupied by gods? These questions lie at the heart of George Johnson's audacious exploration of the border between science and religion, cosmic accident and timeless law. Northern New Mexico is home both to the most provocative new enterprises in quantum physics, information science, and the evolution of complexity and to the cosmologies of the Tewa Indians and the Catholic Penitentes. As it draws the reader into this landscape, juxtaposing the systems of belief that have taken root there, Fire in the Mind into a gripping intellectual adventure story that compels us to ask where science ends and religion begins.
\"A must for all those seriously interested in the key ideas at the frontier of scientific discourse.\"--Paul Davies
Editions of Fire in the Mind
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679411925
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679740216
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307765444
Read an Excerpt
Are there really laws governing the universe? Or is the order we see a mere artifact of the way evolution wired the brain? And is what we call science only a set of myths in which quarks, DNA, and information fill the role once occupied by gods? These questions lie at the heart of George Johnson's audacious exploration of the border between science and religion, cosmic accident and timeless law. Northern New Mexico is home both to the most provocative new enterprises in quantum physics, information science, and the evolution of complexity and to the cosmologies of the Tewa Indians and the Catholic Penitentes. As it draws the reader into this landscape, juxtaposing the systems of belief that have taken root there, Fire in the Mind into a gripping intellectual adventure story that compels us to ask where science ends and religion begins.
\"A must for all those seriously interested in the key ideas at the frontier of scientific discourse.\"--Paul Davies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire in the Mind about?
Are there really laws governing the universe? Or is the order we see a mere artifact of the way evolution wired the brain? And is what we call science only a set of myths in which quarks, DNA, and information fill the role once occupied by gods? These questions lie at the heart of George Johnson's audacious exploration of the border between science and religion, cosmic accident and timeless law. Northern New Mexico is home both to the most provocative new enterprises in quantum physics, information science, and the evolution of complexity and to the cosmologies of the Tewa Indians and the Catholic Penitentes. As it draws the reader into this landscape, juxtaposing the systems of belief that have taken root there, Fire in the Mind into a gripping intellectual adventure story that compels us to ask where science ends and religion begins.
\"A must for all those seriously interested in the key ideas at the frontier of scientific discourse.\"--Paul Davies
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Fire in the Mind?
Mathematics and Science > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science
Where can I read a sample of Fire in the Mind?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679411925
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Fire in the Mind?
George Johnson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Fire in the Mind is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679411925) and paperback(ISBN 9780679740216) and ebook(ISBN 9780307765444)
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