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How science can convey a profound sense of wonder, connectedness, and optimism about the human condition. Most people appreciate science on an obvious level. Modern medicine, electric lighting, rapid transportation, and long-distance communication are among the many benefits of science that have made life today healthier and more comfortable than people in earlier eras could have imagined. This book is about a deeper benefit of science, one that, while less obvious, may prove to be far more important in the long run- namely, the ability to look beyond our preconceptions and see the world and ourselves in a truer light. The author makes a compelling case that now more than ever the public at large needs to appreciate the critical-thinking tools that science has to offer and be educated in basic science literacy. Trumble emphasizes that the methods and facts of science are accessible to everyone, and that, contrary to popular belief, understanding science does not require extraordinary intelligence. He also notes that scientific rationality and critical thinking are not only good for our physical well-being but also are fully in sync with our highest moral codes. He illustra

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Trumble [is] a gentler version of Richard Dawkins... In lieu of what he perceives to be fanciful explanations of phenomena once inexplicable but now within the purview of scientific understanding, Trumble offers this well-articulated, fact-based worldview, all in clear, accessible language. <br> - Publishers Weekly

Trumble [is] a gentler version of Richard Dawkins... In lieu of what he perceives to be fanciful explanations of phenomena once inexplicable but now within the purview of scientific understanding, Trumble offers this well-articulated, fact-based worldview, all in clear, accessible language. -Publishers Weekly

Trumble [is] a gentler version of Richard Dawkins... In lieu of what he perceives to be fanciful explanations of phenomena once inexplicable but now within the purview of scientific understanding, Trumble offers this well-articulated, fact-based worldview, all in clear, accessible language. - Publishers Weekly

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Dennis R. Trumble (Pittsburgh, PA) is a project scientist in the Circulatory Support Laboratory and an adjunct professor of biomedical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He is the holder of many patents for biomedical devices and has published numerous research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

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