Paradigms Lost
“Paradigms Lost” by John L. Casti, published by HarperCollins on November 1, 1990, is a comprehensive exploration of significant scientific debates. This 592-page book delves into topics such as the origins of life, extraterrestrial existence, genetic destiny, and the roots of language and learning. Casti presents a thorough examination of six critical questions, blending scientific inquiry with literary engagement to make complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.
Readers will find a detailed discussion that encompasses various fields, including quantum physics and artificial intelligence. The book aims to illuminate the intricacies of these pressing scientific issues, encouraging readers to engage with the material thoughtfully. With its focus on science, “Paradigms Lost” serves as a resource for those interested in understanding the fundamental questions that shape our understanding of the universe and our place within it.
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The origins of life … Extraterrestrials … Our genetic destiny … The roots of language and learning … Quantum physics and the shape of the universe … Artificial intelligence .. In a masterful “trial by reason,” author John L. Casti presents all sides of the most important and vital scientific debates raging in the world today — scrutinizing six perplexing “great questions” in the most engaging, astonishing and accessible amalgam of science and literature since A Brief History of Time.
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