Tag: Freeman Dyson
Supreme Elegance: The Fine-Tuning of the Properties of Matter for Life on Earth
In the biochemical domain, nature is indeed, as Isaac Newton rightly claimed, “pleased with simplicity” and abhors “superfluous causes.”
Intelligent Design and Cosmic Fine-Tuning
In combination, the factors mentioned here and in my last two posts constrain the “cosmic habitable age” to narrower dimensions.
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When Darwinian Evolution Became Obsolete
The theory of evolution by natural selection was unveiled to a poorly attended and generally inattentive audience at a Linnean Society meeting.
Of Turbines and Pumps: More on Denton’s Latest
We rarely give a second thought to our body’s energy production. Robots use a battery pack and long lengths of wiring to transfer electricity.