The Immense Journey (ePub)

-->This book is an attempt to trace the majestic immense journey from the coming into being of the universe to the emergence and evolution of life. It is intended to complement the many excellent books that cover different aspects of this journey. The contents have been classified into five parts. Part I covers the coming into existence of the universe while Part II presents the beginning of life on the early Earth, following which Part III discusses the emergence of consciousness and intelligence, and Part IV, the immense journey of the universe beyond Earth. Finally, Part V addresses the problems raised by the rise of higher-order consciousness in human beings as captured by the phrase "the human condition". --> -->Contents: IntroductionThe Coming into Existence of the Universe:In the BeginningQuantum Foundations and the Building Blocks of MatterLet There be LightThe Beginning of Life on the Early Earth:Prebiotic Molecules and ProtocellsThe First CellsDarwinian Evolution and BeyondThe Emergence of Consciousness:Sense, Thought and ConsciousnessThe Immense Journey of the Universe:Beyond Our EarthThe Human Condition:Civilization and Its DiscontentsCode and ImplicationsAppendices:Space — Time — MatterGroup Theory and Quantum Mechanics --> -->Readership: Students in natural sciences and all those interested in philosophy of science. -->Keywords:Birth of the Universe;Origin of Life;Consciousness;Human ConditionReview:Key Features:Interesting material for readers looking for a connection between science and religionAccessible to the general public with a basic introduction to general science