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Book SynopsisFocuses on the myriad ways in which the universe presents itself to us - and how, as observers and participants in its processes, we respond to it. Taken from the author's public lectures, this book begins with a consideration of the practical and political questions surrounding biotechnology.
Trade Review"Dyson's compilation of lectures makes for engrossing and provocative reading for both scientists and nonscientists alike." - Nature Biotechnology "The science is beautifully presented, with clarity and obvious passion. Dyson's remarkable mind creates all sorts of unexpected connections. Many readers will greatly rejoice in this book's wisdom." - Marcelo Gleiser, Dartmouth College, author of The Prophet and the Astronomer: Apocalyptic Science and the End of the World "In a consistently graceful and poetic style, and always with a deeply original voice, Dyson adroitly weaves together a variety of subjects on the general theme of life in the Universe. An inspiring and mind-expanding view of biotechnology in the future, with a thoughtful discussion of the human condition." - Trinh Xuan Thuan, University of Virginia, coauthor of The Quantum and the Lotus: A Journey to the Frontiers Where Science and Buddhism Meet "Though he did the majority of his work in the 20th century, theoretical physicist and self-proclaimed scientific heretic Freeman Dyson may well be remembered as one of the greatest thinkers of the 21st. His talks and writings are reliably filled with far-seeing speculations on the nature of things to come, and this latest book - a collection of essays on biotechnology, the cosmic destiny of life, and the intersection of biology and religion - is no exception." - SEED Magazine"
