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In *Between Inner Space and Outer Space*, astronomer John D. Barrow gathers a collection of essays that trace the boundary between science, philosophy, and religion. Drawing on topics from cosmology, particle physics, and quantum mechanics to the nature of time, complexity, and chaos, Barrow examines how modern science informs our understanding of life’s deepest questions. He discusses the significance of the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) findings for the origins of the Universe, contrasts views of Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose on the universe’s nature, and critiques social science in light of E. O. Wilson’s *Consilience*. With a lively sense of humor, Barrow’s work invites readers to consider how scientific insights intersect with art, music, and the broader human experience.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Science/Astronomy
Authors: John D. Barrow
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