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The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself
Sean Carroll’s “The Big Picture” tackles the universe’s biggest questions without slipping into mysticism or jargon. It offers a clear-eyed look at how the physical laws of nature give rise to life, consciousness, and meaning. Can science explain what it really means to be human? Carroll’s poetic naturalism suggests it can—without pretending to have all the answers.
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