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Essays & Commentary - Probable Impossibilities: Musings on Beginnings and Endings

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Book Synopsis: The acclaimed author of Einstein’s Dreams tackles "big questions like the origin of the universe and the nature of consciousness ... in an entertaining and easily digestible way” (Wall Street Journal) with a collection of meditative essays on the possibilities—and impossibilities—of nothingness and infinity, and how our place in the cosmos falls somewhere in between. Can space be divided into smaller and smaller units, ad infinitum? Does space extend to larger and larger regions, on and on to infinity? Is consciousness reducible to the material brain and its neurons? What was the origin of life, and can biologists create life from scratch in the lab? Physicist and novelist Alan Lightman, whom The Washington Post has called “the poet laureate of science writers,” explores these questions and more—from the anatomy of a smile to the capriciousness of memory to the specialness of life in the universe to what came before the Big Bang. Probable Impossibilities is a deeply engaged consideration of what we know of the universe, of life and the mind, and of things vastly larger and smaller than ourselves.

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Explore the mysteries of the universe with Probable Impossibilities: Musings on Beginnings and Endings. Dive into thought-provoking essays by acclaimed author Alan Lightman that tackle the origins of life, the nature of consciousness, and the endless possibilities of infinity. Discover the boundless wonders that lie between nothingness and infinity, all presented in an entertaining and easily digestible manner. Ignite your curiosity and expand your mind with this captivating collection.

Embark on a journey through time and space with Probable Impossibilities. Delve into the mind of physicist and novelist Alan Lightman as he guides you through the deepest questions of existence. From the Big Bang to the capriciousness of memory, from the anatomy of a smile to the specialness of life in the universe, these meditative essays will challenge your perceptions and open your eyes to the vastness of the cosmos.

Unleash your inner explorer with Probable Impossibilities. Immerse yourself in the poetic and insightful writings of Alan Lightman as he delves into the mysteries of consciousness, space, and life itself. Let your curiosity soar as you ponder the impossible and the possible, the known and the unknown. Join the ranks of those who seek to understand the universe and our place within it.

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