A review by yaburrow
Calculating God by Robert J. Sawyer
4.0
Very enjoyable and thought-provoking book - especially liked all the Canadian flourishes in it, including a mention of Robertson Davies. And the mention of Philosophers' Walk in Toronto, which I have walked along.
The scientific details of Robert J Sawyer's books are always meticulously researched, and this one is no exception.
I have lots of thoughts about the science and religion debate, and on the various theories that account for why the universe in which we live is peculiarly "geared" towards the production of life. Like, if all the physical constants that helped life to arise were different, wouldn't a different type of life-form have emerged? I also like the idea of multiple universes, some of which support life, some of which don't.
There are some rather moving bits in the book, particularly the reflections on human mortality.
The scientific details of Robert J Sawyer's books are always meticulously researched, and this one is no exception.
I have lots of thoughts about the science and religion debate, and on the various theories that account for why the universe in which we live is peculiarly "geared" towards the production of life. Like, if all the physical constants that helped life to arise were different, wouldn't a different type of life-form have emerged? I also like the idea of multiple universes, some of which support life, some of which don't.
There are some rather moving bits in the book, particularly the reflections on human mortality.