The world's leading scientific thinkers explore bold,
remarkable, perilous ideas that could change our lives--for better
. . . or for worse . . .
From Copernicus to Darwin, to current-day thinkers, scientists
have always promoted theories and unveiled discoveries that
challenge everything society holds dear; ideas with both positive
and dire consequences. Many thoughts that resonate today are
dangerous not because they are assumed to be false, but because
they might turn out to be true.
What do the world's leading scientists and thinkers consider to
be their most dangerous idea? Through the leading online forum Edge
(www.edge.org), the call went out, and this compelling and easily
digestible volume collects the answers. From using medication to
permanently alter our personalities to contemplating a universe in
which we are utterly alone, to the idea that the universe might be
fundamentally inexplicable, What Is Your Dangerous Idea? takes an
unflinching look at the daring, breathtaking, sometimes terrifying
thoughts that could forever alter our world and the way we live in
it.
Contributors includeDaniel C. Dennett - Jared Diamond - Brian
Greene - Matt Ridley - Howard Gardner and Freeman Dyson, among
others
General
Imprint: |
HarperPerennial
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2016 |
First published: |
March 2007 |
Editors: |
John Brockman
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Dimensions: |
203 x 136 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
301 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-121495-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Science: general issues >
General
|
LSN: |
0-06-121495-7 |
Barcode: |
9780061214950 |
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