The intelligent universe : AI, ET, and the emerging mind of the cosmos / by James Gardner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gardner, James N.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Exobiology.

Extraterrestrial anthropology.

Life on other planets.

Human-alien encounters.

Fermi's paradox.

End of the universe.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (269 p., [8] p. of plates ) ill. (some col.) ;

Place of Publication:

Franklin Lakes, N.J. : New Page Books, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

What is the ultimate destiny of our universe? That is the striking question addressed by well-known complexity theorist James Gardner in The Intelligent Universe. Scientists have traditionally offered two bleak answers: fire or ice. But Gardner envisions a third, dramatic alternative--the birth of a new universe. This unique viewpoint that has won praise from leading scientists, including Sir Martin Rees, Britain's Astronomer Royal and Templeton Prize winner Paul Davies. The Intelligent Universe is both a journey to the past and a road map for the future of the universe. It explores the mysteries of the cosmos and of consciousness, and provides a frank and fascinating look at where our minds are taking us.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-263) and index.

ISBN:

1-4356-5931-7