by Paul Davies · Gradiva · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789896163396
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In 'Cosmic Jackpot', Paul Davies explores the intriguing question of why the universe seems so well adapted for life. In a clear and elegant style, Davies examines how recent scientific discoveries point out that many aspects of the cosmos, from the properties of the carbon atom to the speed of light, seem tailor-made to produce life. He presents the multiverse theory, which postulates that our universe is just one of an infinite number of universes, each slightly different, and that our bio-friendly existence is simply a cosmic accident. Davies also considers the possibility that our current observations may influence the nature of reality in the remote past, suggesting that life and consciousness are central elements in the evolution of the universe.
Paul Charles William Davies is an English physicist, writer and broadcaster, a professor in Arizona State University and director of BEYOND: Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science. He is affiliated with the Institute for Quantum Studies in Chapman University in California. He previously held academic appointments in the University of Cambridge, University College London, King's College London, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, University of Adelaide and Macquarie University. His research interests are in the fields of cosmology, quantum field theory, and astrobiology.
