The Goldilocks Enigma: Why Is the Universe Just Right for Life? by Paul Davies (

Description: The Goldilocks Enigma by Paul Davies In the successor to his provocative bestseller "The Mind of God," a cosmologist tackles another big question: Why does the universe seem so well suited for life? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Goldilocks Enigma is Paul Daviess eagerly awaited return to cosmology, the successor to his critically acclaimed bestseller The Mind of God. Here he tackles all the "big questions," including the biggest of them all: Why does the universe seem so well adapted for life? In his characteristically clear and elegant style, Davies shows how recent scientific discoveries point to a perplexing fact: many different aspects of the cosmos, from the properties of the humble carbon atom to the speed of light, seem tailor-made to produce life. A radical new theory says its because our universe is just one of an infinite number of universes, each one slightly different. Our universe is bio-friendly by accident -- we just happened to win the cosmic jackpot. While this "multiverse" theory is compelling, it has bizarre implications, such as the existence of infinite copies of each of us and Matrix-like simulated universes. And it still leaves a lot unexplained. Davies believes theres a more satisfying solution to the problem of existence: the observations we make today could help shape the nature of reality in the remote past. If this is true, then life -- and, ultimately, consciousness -- arent just incidental byproducts of nature, but central players in the evolution of the universe. Whether hes elucidating dark matter or dark energy, M-theory or the multiverse, Davies brings the leading edge of science into sharp focus, provoking us to think about the cosmos and our place within it in new and thrilling ways. Author Biography PAUL DAVIES is an internationally acclaimed physicist, cosmologist, and astrobiologist at Arizona State University. He is the author of more than twenty books, including The Mind of God, About Time, How to Build a Time Machine, and The Goldilocks Enigma. Table of Contents Preface and Acknowledgments ix A Note on Numbers xv 1. The Big Questions 1 2. The Universe Explained 18 3. How the Universe Began 49 4. What the Universe Is Made of and How It All Holds Together 85 5. The Lure of Complete Unification 103 6. Dark Forces of the Cosmos 116 7. A Universe Fit for Life 129 8. Does a Multiverse Solve the Goldilocks Enigma? 151 9. Intelligent and Not-So-Intelligent Design 191 10. How Come Existence? 222 Afterword: Ultimate Explanations 261 Notes 273 Bibliography 293 Index 297 Review "Paul Davies Cosmic Jackpot is a truly mesmerizing book, no matter which you universe you may inhabit!" --Michio Kaku, prof. of theoretical physics, author of Hyperspace and Parallel Worlds -- Long Description In the successor to his provocative bestseller The Mind of God, the cosmologist Paul Davies tackles another big question: Why does the universe seem so well suited for life? One popular explanation is the "multiverse theory," which sounds like it came straight from a science fiction plot. It posits that our universe is just one of an infinite number of universes--each slightly different. Only in those rare universes where things are accidentally "just right" for life could observers emerge to puzzle over the fact. In The Goldilocks Enigma, Davies ponders this and other seemingly bizarre answers to the grand question of existence. He offers lucid descriptions of the science behind these theories and delights in their philosophical implications. Once again, Davies invites us to think about the cosmos and our place within it in new and thrilling ways. Review Quote "Very readable indeed...This is Doctor Who, but for real." Details ISBN0547053584 Author Paul Davies Short Title GOLDILOCKS ENIGMA Language English ISBN-10 0547053584 ISBN-13 9780547053585 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 523.1 Residence US Subtitle Why Is the Universe Just Right for Life? DOI 10.1604/9780547053585 Imprint Houghton Mifflin Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-04-29 NZ Release Date 2008-04-29 UK Release Date 2008-04-29 Pages 336 Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc Illustrations Figures; Tables, black and white; Illustrations, black and white Audience General Imprint US Mariner Books Publisher US HarperCollins Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-04-20 US Release Date 2023-04-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16834840;

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