The Edge of Knowledge: Unsolved Mysteries of the Cosmos - Hardcover

Krauss, Lawrence M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1637588569 ISBN 13: 9781637588567

Publisher: Post Hill Press, 2023

Synopsis

Lawrence Krauss explores the greatest unanswered questions at the forefront of science today, and likely for the coming century and beyond.

Internationally known theoretical physicist and bestselling author Lawrence Krauss explores science’s greatest unanswered questions.

Three of the most important words in science are “I don't know.” Not knowing implies a Universe of opportunities—the possibility of discovery and surprise. Our understanding of science has advanced immeasurably over the last five hundred years, yet many fundamental mysteries of existence persist: How did our Universe begin? How big is the Universe? Is time travel possible? What’s at the center of a black hole? How did life on Earth arise? Are we alone? What is consciousness, and can we create it?

These mysteries define the scientific forefront—the threshold of the unknown. To explore that threshold is to gain a deeper understanding of just how far science has progressed. Covering time, space, matter, life, and consciousness, Krauss introduces readers to topics that will shape the state of science for the next century, providing us all passport to our own journeys of exploration and discovery.

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About the Author

Lawrence M. Krauss is an internationally renowned theoretical physicist, bestselling author, and acclaimed lecturer. A passionate advocate for science and reason, and the public understanding of science, he is the author of twelve popular books, including the international bestsellers The Physics of Star Trek, A Universe from Nothing, and his most recent book, The Edge of Knowledge. He received his PhD from MIT and then moved the Harvard Society of Fellows. Following eight years as a Professor at Yale University, at age 38 he was appointed to endowed chair, and has held endowed chairs universities in the US, Australia and the UK. He has made significant contributions to physics and cosmology and is the recipient of numerous international awards for his research and writing. He is currently President of The Origins Project Foundation, Chair of the Board of the Free Speech Union, Canada, and host of The Origins Podcast.

Edition details

• Publisher: Post Hill Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1637588569
• ISBN 13: 9781637588567
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240