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Melding a variety of ideas and disciplines from biology, fundamental physics, computer science, mathematics, genetics and numerology, Davies presents his provocative theory on the source of the universe's creative potency. He explores the new paradigm (replacing the centuries old Newtonian view of the universe) that recognizes the collective and holistic properties of physical systems and the possibility of self organization. He suggests the idea of a blueprint, a pre-existing plan which the universe is realising as it develops. Challenging the view point that the physical universe is a meaningless collection of particles, he finds that the evidence of design is overwhelming: ""Science may explain all the processes whereby the universe evolves its own destiny, but that leaves room for there to be a meaning behind existence."" A provocative book that should be read.

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Unquestionably, Paul Davies has established himself as one of the most felicitous writers on physics at the frontier.

"""Unquestionably, Paul Davies has established himself as one of the most felicitous writers on physics at the frontier."""

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Paul Davies is professor of natural philosophy in the Australian Centre for Astrobiology at Macquarie University. His research has spanned the fields of cosmology, gravitation, and quantum field theory, with particular emphasis on black holes and the origin of the universe. He is currently working on the problem of the origin of life and the search for life on Mars. He is a well-known author, broadcaster, and public lecturer and has written over twenty-five books. Among his better-known works are God and the New Physics, The Mind of God, About Time, The Fifth Miracle, and How to Build a Time Machine. In recognition of his work as an author, he was elected as fellow of The Royal Society of Literature in 1999. His contributions to science have been recognized by numerous awards, including the 2002 Michael Faraday Prize by the Royal Society and the 2001 Kelvin Medal and Prize from the U.K. Institute of Physics. In April 1999 the asteroid 1992 OG was officially named (6870) Pauldavies in his honor. His most significant award was the 1995 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, the world’s largest prize for intellectual endeavor.

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