Half a century ago, before the discovery of DNA, the Austrian physicist and philosopher Erwin Schrodinger inspired a generation of scientists by rephrasing the fascinating philosophical question: What is life? Using their expansive understanding of recent science to wonderful effect, acclaimed authors Lynn Margulis and Dorion Sagan revisit this timeless question in a fast-moving, wide-ranging narrative that combines rigorous science with philosophy, history, and poetry. The authors move deftly across a dazzling array of topics-from the dynamics of the bacterial realm, to the connection between sex and death, to theories of spirit and matter. They delve into the origins of life, offering the startling suggestion that life-not just human life-is free to act and has played an unexpectedly large part in its own evolution. Transcending the various formal concepts of life, this captivating book offers a unique overview of life's history, essences, and future.
mobilesuitpilot wrote:I think I'll pick up my copy of Jane Eyre real soon.
the_lizardqueen wrote:Phew, I've been reading through four books at once, where to start?
I've actually finished Last Chance to See by Douglas Adams. It's an account of his travels with a group from the BBC, while they were documenting the status of several endangered species from around the world. Normally environmentalist books tend to get me all riled up and wanting to join Greenpeace (against my better judgement) but I found that Adam's humor managed to balance out the frequently alarming subject matter. Though I still kinda want to run out and try to save a bunch of endangered species, if only I could figure out where exactly to start
I've also been reading the first two Discworld books by Terry Pratchett and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, also by Douglas Adams. They're both prone to complete zaniness and I love 'em. I have heard some negative remarks about the occult content in the Discworld books though, which kinda has me worried...
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