How did the universe begin — and how did intelligent life emerge within it?
Modern science offers powerful descriptions of both the cosmos and the cell. Cosmology traces the universe to a hot, dense origin governed by precise physical laws. Biology reveals information-rich molecular systems operating with extraordinary coordination.
Yet how far do these explanations truly reach?
This book approaches that question with rigor and clarity. It begins from first principles. In the cosmological section, it introduces the essential physical framework before examining fine-tuning and parameter sensitivity. In the biological section, it builds from the foundations — prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, proteins, DNA, and cellular energy systems — establishing the groundwork required before discussing probability, mutation, and complexity.
Only then does the analysis turn to explicit quantitative models. By examining physical constants, evolutionary pathways, time windows, and statistical constraints, the book evaluates where current scientific explanations are strong — and where measurable limits may appear.
Where such limits emerge, the discussion turns to interpretation. Do they point to deeper natural laws not yet understood, or do they raise the possibility that intelligence may play a role?
90.00₪ כולל מע"מ
